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: Maintenance Technician

SHIFT: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift (based on company needs)

Hours 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Hours 2nd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

PAY: $39.00 - $43.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential

HIRING BONUS: $3000.00 ($1500 Upon Hire and $1500 at 90 Days)

POSITION PURPOSE

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 position plays a key role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic, and hydraulic systems
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
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
Diagnose equipment failures using meters, diagnostic tools, and PLC interfaces
Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) and ensure all work is performed safely
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
Work cross-functionally with operations to prioritize and execute repairs
Document work completed in CMMS (e.g., MaintainX)

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to 480V
Experience with:
- Motors, VFDs, starters, and control circuits
- Bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, and alignment
Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment
Ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment failures with minimal supervision
Welding and fabrication experience (preferred)
Experience in feed mill, grain handling, or similar bulk material environment strongly preferred
Familiarity with dust hazard awareness (NFPA standards) is a plus
Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

18 years or older
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, feed, grain, or similar environment
Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, heights, and confined spaces
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed

CORE COMPETENCIES

Safety-first mindset - zero compromise on safety standards
Ownership & accountability - sees issues through to completion
Urgency in downtime response - understands production impact
Team collaboration - works effectively with operations and leadership

Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.

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.

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Job Post Date: 04/09/26