Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair in support of the facility and production equipment including but not limited to variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.

Location: Melrose MN

Shift: 2nd Shift 1 PM - 9:30 PM

Wage: $27.21/hr.

Job Purpose:

• Maintain a variety of plant equipment including pumps, motors, and valves
• Troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical issues
• Work with production to facilitate repairs
• Understand the process in the plant to help with process improvements

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant safety goals.
• Troubleshoot & perform preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment. Make necessary repairs & adjustments on machines & equipment during production to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency.
• Provide training to employees and assist them so they can do adjustments and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Perform and have knowledge of various welding methods.
• Monitors equipment status/when necessary participates in equipment overhauls
• Utilize various testing equipment to check electronic circuits.
• Analyzes equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Read and understand operating manuals. Ability to interpret, analyze, and write electrical and electronic mechanical diagrams or schematics.
• Maintain legible, neat and accurate records, documentation, reports, etc.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned.
• Follow-up on current status of equipment modifications, work orders and PM's.
• Upgrade skills as required due to improvements &/or changes in technology.
• Ensures good communication between different shifts.
• Assist with new associate training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Physical Requirements:

• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
• Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.
• Able to lift 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to work extended hours (more than 8 hours per day)

Quality Responsibility:

• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement efforts and compliance with established GMPs and operating procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all GMP guidelines.

General Competency Requirements:

• Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are the low cost, high quality producer.
• Maintain legible, timely, and accurate records/paperwork as required.
• Meet with vendors and contractors as necessary to ensure continued efficient and maintenance of equipment.
• Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with co-workers and management.
• Planning/organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Problem Solving ability
• Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation.
• Understanding and knowledge of electronics and mechanics
• Assist others when the need arises.
• Shares responsibility for department housekeeping and cleanliness with other maintenance team members.
• May be assigned to different areas and/or shift as production requires.
• Weekend and/or holiday work will be scheduled as needed.
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills and behavior which contribute to overall team effectiveness.

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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