Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Henderson, CO, West United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply.

Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

Maintenance Technician

Pay: $39.00 - $43.00 per hour (depending on experience) + Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $3,000 total; ($1,500 Upon Hire and $1,500 at 90 Days)

Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift (based on company needs)
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

This role supports our Purina Animal Nutrition operations by ensuring the reliability and performance of feed mill equipment. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining systems critical to feed manufacturing, including but not limited to grinding, batching, pelleting, and material handling equipment.

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair feed mill equipment including but not limited to:
Hammer mills / grinders

Pellet mills

Conveyors (drag, screw, bucket elevators)

Mixers and batching systems

Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others

Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment

Ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment failures with minimal supervision

Monitors performance of plant machinery and equipment for proper operating performance; performs regular and preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, and inspections on all machinery and equipment; documents work accordingly

Required Experience and Skills:
Must be 18 years or older

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, feed, grain, or similar environment

Basic computer and math skills

Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals

Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot

Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, heights, and confined spaces

Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed

Preferred Experience:
4+ years' experience working with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.

Welding and fabrication experience

Familiarity with dust hazard awareness (NFPA standards) is a plus

LOTO experience

Forklift experience

Physical Requirements:
Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

Grade:

Prod

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Job Post Date: 06/09/26