Maintenance Technician - Butter

Maintenance Technician - Butter

This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.

The Butter Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and support of the butter production equipment.  In this role, the technician will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.  Superior logical-thinking and troubleshooting skills are critical. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.  

 

HOURS: 12HR Rotating Shift

 

HOURLY WAGE: $30.84 (Crew 1)

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

 

* Associate Degree in a Technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology preferred.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

 

* 2 years' experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance

* Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experience 

* Previous experience in a high-speed industrial work environment

* Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and networking of controllers

* Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

* 18 years or older 

* Basic computer skills

* Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues

* Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision 

* Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks

* Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative

* Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and direction

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

 

* Experience with basic electrical systems, conveyers, gearing, hydraulics, high speed packaging, PLC, VFD, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.  

* Experience communicating technically detailed information to supervisor and production operators

* Computer skills which include Excel, Word, Adobe, and One Note

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery. The noise level in the work environment can vary but noise is usually low to moderate.   

At times, you may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms.  Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty.  Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive and collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends.  At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required.  The ability to perform these requirements is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company engages in an interactive process to review requests for reasonable accommodations that may be needed to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform all the essential functions of the position.  Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to the hiring manager. 

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