Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in support of the facility. In this role, the technician will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.  Strong logical-thinking and troubleshooting skills are critical. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the Melrose cheese manufacturing facility.

WAGE: $32.76 Hour

LOCATION: Melrose, MN

New Hire Sign-On/Retention Bonus: $1,500 Total ($250 paid after 30 days, $500 retention bonus paid at 6 months, $750 retention bonus paid at 1 year)​

HOURS: Weekend Shift 5am-5pm. Rotating 3-4-3 weekend schedule.

• Friday – Sunday
• Friday - Monday

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years experience -Prior experience in a maintenance role at a manufacturing environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ensuring the complete safety of oneself and one’s co-workers at all times
• Knowledge of equipment for proper performance and to detect faults and malfunctions, and to make proper repairs
• Familiarity with performing regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or piece of equipment to ensure it remains in production
• Arriving on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
• Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant processing equipment. Address errors that occur with machines and makes determination of repairs needed.

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.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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