Utilities Technician

Join Land O'Lakes, and you join boundless thinkers and doers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with some of America's favorite brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, WinField United, Vermont Creamery and KozyShack, and more.

You'll be joining a team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the grain that animals eat to produce milk, to marketing the final product, like our many legendary products.

We're looking for audacious optimists and innovative thinkers to help us meet food's toughest challenges.

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.

Job Description: The Utilities Technician will be expected to:

• Perform preventive maintenance on utilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair boiler/steam systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair domestic water heating systems.
• Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems.
• Maintain refrigeration, cooling tower, and boiler logbooks.
• Performance of duties assigned with focus on safety, quality (of product and task!) and GMP's.
• Execute work orders on time as assigned by planner/scheduler, PSM Manager, or other members of management as assigned in proper priority.
• Calibration of any/all equipment and instruments as assigned.
• Responsible for housekeeping of any and all work areas during and following performed work.
• Responsible for housekeeping of any and all maintenance shop and parts storage areas as assigned.
• Manage plant utilities systems to include but not limited to the plant refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), water chemical systems, and domestic water systems.
• Key contributor to the installation of major plant process and utility equipment/projects.

Location city, state: Kiel, Wisconsin

Hours: 5:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday - Saturday; with flexibility for occasional changes due to business needs

Wage: $28.33 per hour plus night shift and Sunday premiums

Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two-year Associates degree in mechanical or HVAC.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older
• Two-year Associates degree in mechanical or HVAC.
• Basic computer skills
• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
• Possess mechanical aptitude. Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.
• Must have the ability to run various computer applications that apply to the department and business to an acceptable degree, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Products, and CMMS program, etc.
• Must be able to do mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams.
• Must currently hold Ammonia Operator I or equivalent certification.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Boiler Operator I certification within 18 months of job assignment.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator II certification within 12 months of job assignment.
• The ability to understand major plant utilities of the production process systems and the principles behind them.
• Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.
• Ability to make regular rounds and document all findings.
• Keep log of personal activities/achievements including but not limited to training and certification through technical trade schools, etc. and review with supervisor as needed to maintain a current employee file

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 70 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.

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.

Travel: N/A

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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