Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)Shift: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 9:30pmWage: $32.76 per hourBonus: $1500 total: $250 at 30 days, $500 at 6 months and $750 at 1 year.Job Purpose:Maintain a variety of plant equipment including pumps, motors, and valvesTroubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical issuesWork with production and maintenance planner to facilitate repairsUnderstand the process in the plant to help with process improvementsJob 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 TIG welding methods.Monitors equipment status/when necessary participates in equipment overhaulsUtilize 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 frequentlyMust 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 skillsStrong verbal communication skills.Strong troubleshooting and problem Solving skillsUnderstanding of requirements and importance of documentation.Understanding and knowledge of electronics and mechanicsAssist 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.Qualifications: Candidate must demonstrate leadership ability Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills Safety leader & advocate of safe work procedures Mechanical aptitude required Industrial operations experience preferred.Education & Experience Requirements:The successful applicant should possess the following:2 or 4 year post-secondary education in engineering or related field is preferred.PLC experience & knowledge is strongly desired.TIG Welding experience is strongly desiredCandidate must possess a minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in any of the following areas:HydraulicsCADPneumaticsElectricalMechanicalGeneral Maintenance workAbout Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned co perative 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.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.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.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity