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Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Land O' Lakes

Land O' Lakes

Pine Island, MN, USA
Posted on Feb 11, 2025
Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

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.

Schedule/Hours: 2 on 2 off_3 on 2 off_2 on 3 off_ 12 hour night shift (5:40pm - 6am)

Pay: $30 - $34 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $1500 total ($500 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year)

Safety Responsibility:

  • Use proper lifting techniques when performing Maintenance duties.
  • Follow plant safety rules and procedures.
  • Encourage safe work techniques for all employees.
  • Perform all duties safely and to use discretion to prevent injuries.
  • Complete annual safety refresher training requirements.

Physical Responsibility:

  • Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push, pull and stoop and lift when performing maintenance work.
  • Capability of lifting 60 lbs on a routine basis
  • Must be able to work with hearing protection in places in areas that it is required.

Interpersonal / Organizational Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to work in a team environment.
  • Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details.
  • Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job.
  • Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required.
  • Must have communication skills to properly explain product quality issues to appropriate production personnel.
  • Must have skills to properly explain equipment, product quality, or production issues to Maintenance, Lab, or other Production Personnel during pre-shift meetings, at shift hand off, and during your shift. This may involve communicating in problem solving events or meetings.
  • Must have the ability to communicate positively to all LOL, customer, regulatory or vendor representatives as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Must hold a Minnesota Class 2B Boiler License
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must have mechanical aptitude.
  • Must have problem analysis and problem solving skills.
  • Must be able to operate a forklift, maintaining compliance with established forklift safety standards.
  • Must be able to work with people and must possess the interpersonal skills as identified above.
  • Two or more years related maintenance experience and/or training, or combination of education/experience
  • Valid Drivers License

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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