Maintenance Technician II

Land O'Lakes; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes is seeking a Maintenance Technician II for night shift operations in Texas. You will maintain facility and production equipment, install and repair systems, and diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains. Join a member-owned co-op focused on quality and growth.

The role supports Purina Animal Nutrition and requires safety adherence, punctuality, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year of industrial or building facility maintenance experience.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals.
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety processes and practices.
• Shows up on time and completes tasks by deadlines.
• Monitors plant machinery for proper operation; performs maintenance, repairs, diagnosing, testing, and inspections; documents work.
• Follows standard operating procedures.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Read, write, follow instructions

Willingness to learn and troubleshoot

Strong collaboration and communication

Tools

Electrical systems

Compressors

Welding

Plumbing

Conveyors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC

Preventive maintenance

Pumps

LOTO experience

Forklift experience

Job description

Maintenance Technician II

SHIFT: 10PM- 6AM

PAY: $27-$32/ Hr. + Shift Differential

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing maintenance of the facility and production equipment to ensure our plants can add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You'll be responsible for the installation, ongoing maintenance, and necessary repairs for the facility and the production equipment. You will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Monitors performance of plant machinery and equipment for proper operating performance; performs regular and preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, and inspections on all machinery and equipment; documents work accordingly
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed
• Able to multi-task and keep up with demands in a fast-paced environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

• Must be 18 years or older
• 1 year of industrial or building facility maintenance experience
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals+M43
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience

• 1 to 3+ years' experience working with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.
• LOTO experience
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.