Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician II I is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant processing, facility, and support equipment.

Location: Websterville, VT (Barre)

Pay: $30.36 - $35.36/hr.

Hours: 1st Shift; Monday - Friday. 7am - 330pm, possible overtime as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• 18 years or older .

• 2 years prior industrial maintenance experience, knowledge and/or education .

• Moderate 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• High School Diploma or GED .

• 2 + years' experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.

• Forklift experience preferred or willing to be trained for certification .

• Ensures a safe working environment for self and others while performing assigned tasks .

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment .

• Ability to effectively work with a variety of people and departments .

• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule .

• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision .

• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team .

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Engagement- Safety and Quality:

• Actively works with operations to continually find safer, more efficient ways to complete tasks/operate equipment

• Assist in training/developing Mech 1 and 2 employees on safety and quality compliance, recommending disciplinary actions to supervisor when necessary

• Assists in accident/near miss reporting and investigations

• Ensures all maintenance employees are properly trained in quality and comply with GMPs, HACCP and all other quality regulations

• Ensures compliance of maintenance staff with all policies and procedures (OSHA, BCORP, etc)

• Communication:

• Takes initiative with personal and professional development

• Must be self-directed; understand priorities and continue to develop decision making to support work center efficiency

• Must be able to work with a certain level of autonomy

• Integration of Competencies:

• If a temporary repair is needed make sure that there is a plan in place, as well as a timeline for, when the permanent repair will be completed. Communicate to the stakeholders of the temp fix as well as follow up actions

• Must have proper fabrication/project education and experience

• Advanced troubleshooting skills for manufacturing equipment, packaging equipment and building systems

• Strong mechanical industrial skills

• Work with parts planner and supervisor to update/create PMs as needed as well as add new parts to stock

• Plan, perform and oversee preventative maintenance on equipment

• Plan and perform routine system evaluations of mechanical equipment, identifying performance trends or issues and recommend course of action

• Leadership:

• Oversee other shift mechanics to ensure that breakdowns, PMs and other work requests are being addressed timely and effectively

• Trains and oversees departmental maintenance and repair of equipment. Supervises completion of repairs per manufacturer's specifications

• Develop and conduct training modules when assigned

Essential Physical Requirements

• 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 across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present .

• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime .

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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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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