Job Description

Maintenance Technician IV-2

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

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.

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