Lead Maintenance Technician

Land O'Lakes•Detroit Lakes, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair in support of the facility and 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.

Requirements

Age: 18 years or older
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of check machine equipment for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions.
Experience with compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
Familiarity with perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
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.
Able to lift 50lbs
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 across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.
Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime.
Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.
Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Nice To Haves

Superior logical-thinking and troubleshooting skills are critical.

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, and repair in support of the facility and production equipment.
Work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.
Inspect machinery for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions.
Diagnose malfunctions using testing equipment to determine the required repair.
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
Ensure the complete physical safety of oneself and one’s co-workers at all times without exception.