Maintenance Technican
Land O'Lakes Venture37
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Shift & Working Hours: 3rd Shift; 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.
In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing maintenance of the facility and production equipment to ensure our plants can add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You’ll be responsible for the installation, ongoing maintenance, and necessary repairs for the facility and the production equipment. You will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.
This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on feed mill equipment
Troubleshoot conveyors, mixers, and packaging systems
Diagnose equipment failures and implement root cause solutions
Perform alignment, lubrication, and mechanical adjustments
Replace bearings, seals, belts, chains, sprockets, and gearboxes
Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
Read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals
Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, reliability)
Maintain accurate maintenance records (CMMS preferred)
Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, and HACCP standards
Work closely with operations to minimize downtime
Required Experience and Skills:
Must be 18 years or older
1 year of industrial or building facility maintenance experience
Basic computer and math skills
Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals
Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always safe and respectful
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in feed mill or agricultural processing environments
Familiarity with vibration analysis or reliability programs
Basic welding and fabrication skills
Experience with CMMS systems (SAP, Express Maintenance)
Understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO)
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
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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