Job Description:

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.

The Maintenance Journeyman 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.

Location city, state:

Spencer, WI

Hours:

*2nd Shift 1:15PM-:45AM (Mon.-Fri.)

Wage:

*$36.65 per hour. Wage will increase to $38.03/hr on 05/01/25.

*$1.00/hr shift differential for employees that work between the hours of 9:15 pm & 9:45 pm.

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits and holidays on first day of employment.
• Eligible for a $300 annual tool allowance as a maintenance mechanic.
• Eligible for a 2% annual bonus based on attaining plant goals.
• $150 annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• After 90 days of employment, new hires will be given 2 personal days and 1 week of paid vacation. After 1 year of employment, personal days will accumulate at the rate of 1 personal day per month up to 5 personal days per year and vacation will go up to 2 weeks of paid vacation.

Required Education:

• Completion of a state-licensed journeyman program OR possess Master License.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance
• 18 years or older
• Experience with several of the following: basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, conveyers, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, fabrication, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, pumps, prior diagnostic, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC)

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• Previous experience in a high-speed industrial work environment, preferably in a dairy plant.
• Possesses higher level mechanical aptitude with abilities in many of areas of skills such as: basic electrical, compressors, welding, conveyors, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, robotics, PLC, fabrication, pneumatics, pumps, preventative maintenance.
• Experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.
• 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
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensures a safe working environment for self and others while performing assigned tasks
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements for maintenance positions regularly include:

• 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

Prerequisites:

Must pass Maintenance Aptitude Test achieving 70%

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

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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