Industrial Utilities Technician (Day & Night Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Mitchell, SD

1d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC is hiring an Industrial Utilities Technician at Performance Pet Products in Mitchell, South Dakota. Performance Pet creates canned dog and cat foods for brands of varying sizes. The role maintains and repairs utility systems, production equipment, and facility systems while following OEM standards, food-safety requirements, and company safety procedures. The position requires regular on-site attendance and may involve rotating after-hours service calls, additional hours, weekend work, or temporarily taking on duties beyond those listed. Two shifts are available: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m.; actual hours may vary with production or project needs. The hourly wage is $31.32–$36.00 based on experience, with a night-shift differential. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with ammonia, wastewater, and/or boiler systems.
Willingness to obtain ammonia and boiler certifications within the first year of employment if not already certified.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Awareness of food-safety standards when maintaining equipment.
Knowledge of safety procedures including confined-space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and hot work.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to accurately read signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator and service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with equipment maintenance, operation, or chemical use.
Basic math, measuring, and data-trend-reading skills, with the ability to record information accurately and legibly.
Ability to understand and operate basic computer systems.
Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in the job description.
Ability to perform a safety-sensitive position.
Ability to work in a facility that processes beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg.
Must be at least 18 years old for insurance purposes.
Ability to push and/or pull heavy objects, bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl, and climb stairs; occasional ladder climbing up to 20 feet and roof work are required.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist level and rarely team-lift up to 150 pounds.
Ability to stand for up to 100% of the workday and distinguish colors, such as wire color codes.
Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and wet or slippery conditions.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing-environment experience.
Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissor lifts; in-house certifications must be passed upon hire.
Redzone experience.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, test, calibrate, and repair boiler, ammonia, and wastewater systems according to OEM standards.
Diagnose and repair pumps, valves, and production or facility piping systems.
Monitor systems, record operating conditions and trends, and adjust systems as needed.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance.
Respond promptly to emergency radio calls and repair machinery efficiently to minimize downtime; respond to after-hours service calls on a rotating schedule.
Complete equipment repairs or ensure an appropriate handoff before leaving the facility.
Complete work orders accurately, documenting materials used and time spent on maintenance projects.
Inspect buildings and repair mechanical systems to support health and safety standards.
Maintain and improve buildings and grounds.
Assist with repairing or replacing grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes.
Communicate accidents, threats, downtime, and cost-saving measures to leadership.
Coordinate with the Parts & Inventory Clerk on equipment or parts procurement when needed.
Support other maintenance personnel and complete work outside the normal scope when requested.
Maintain an organized, clean work environment to support safety and product quality.
Follow company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.