Maintenance Mechanic

Job duties will include but are not be limited to the following:

Scope:

Operating, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing plant machinery, facility systems and equipment;

Perform inspections, and evaluations on various equipment and systems;

Oversee, perform preventative maintenance as assigned.

Secondary Function:

Operation of Waste Water Treatment Plant when assigned

Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibility:

Working Safe is your first priority everyday

Use proper lifting techniques, 60 LBS lifting limit.

Follow facility, and OSHA safety rules and procedures.

Encourage safe work techniques for all employees.

Perform all duties safely and to use discretion to prevent injuries.

Complete annual safety refresher training requirements.

Physical Responsibility:

May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises

Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push, pull and stoop and lift when performing work.

Capability of lifting 55 lbs. on a routine basis

Must be able to wear hearing protection in required areas

Must be able to wear full face mask respirator when working with ammonia systems

Interpersonal/Organizational Responsibilities:

Must be able to work in a team environment

Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details

Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job

Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required

Must have communication skills to properly explain equipment issues to Production, Lab, or other Maintenance Personnel during pre-shift meetings, at shift hand off, and during your shift

Must have the ability to communicate positively to all LOL, customer, regulatory or vendor representatives as needed

Must maintain highly professional and respectful working relationships, and to receive work direction

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• 2 Years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment desired


• Associate's Degree, or a two year technical degree in an electrical or maintenance program desired.


• 1st class or higher boilers License desired

  Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  
  

  • Knowledge of applicable, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;

  
  

  • Knowledge of electrical principles;

  
  

  • Knowledge of mechanical principles;

  
  

  • Knowledge of basic electronics principles;

  
  

  • Skill in using various instruments testing equipment

  
  

  • Skill in repairing various equipment and systems;

  
  

  • Skill in calibrating equipment;

  
  

  • Ability to use computers and computer software

  
  

  • Must be willing to respond to afterhours calls including weekends and holidays;

  
  

  • Must be willing to work late or come in early when needed.

  
  

  Desirable Qualifications

  
  

  • Skill in training others in instrumentation;

  
  

  • Skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and blueprints;

  
  

  • Ability to read and prepare single line schematics, ladder logic diagrams, loop

  
  

  diagrams and other instrumentation and control drawings
  

  
  

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, 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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