Maintenance Technician I

Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Maintenance Technician in Le Sueur. We dairy you!

The Maintenance Technician I performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep. The Maintenance Technician II performs repairs as needed by the department, troubleshoots processes, manages and administers the preventive maintenance program, and assists with machine set ups and rebuilds as needed.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

• Schedule 2-2-3 6am to 6pm, double time pay on Sunday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

• Effectively communicate with crew from previous shift and with the crew of the following shift.
• Prioritize daily workload and assign work as needed; following-up on rush requests.
• Train or mentor new Maintenance Technicians as needed and update training documents.
• Work closely with production Supervisors, line leaders and production crews to answer questions and receive as much information as possible to perform the work successfully.
• Oversee all aspects of the preventive maintenance program:
  • Review all production lines and plant systems to ensure required PM's are entered into the program.
  • Manage the scheduling and completion of PM tasks.
  • Assign PM tasks to maintenance workers.
  • Perform weekly tracking of PM task completion and overdue tasks.
  • Efficiently and successfully complete PM tasks as needed.
• Responsible for food safety and quality; acting as back up for the Supervisor/Manager related to food safety and quality.
• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the packaging/production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.
• Complete and maintain routine and preventive records and logs.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance/up-keep as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.

• Perform work accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines.
• Regular contact with suppliers and vendors as well as occasional contact with regulatory agencies for inspections.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Technical school coursework in boiler, welding, electrical, HVAC maintenance preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum four (4) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Able to provide current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficult of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
• Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems; comprehend most complex concepts.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.