Maintenance Technician I

About the role

Agropur is hiring a Maintenance Technician I in Le Sueur, Minnesota, to perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment. The technician keeps the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair and upkeep.

Key responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on plant, equipment and grounds in line with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices and OSHA safety policies.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during production.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs, and assist in repairing, updating, installing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Complete and update work orders and routine preventive records and logs.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality, and help with buildings and grounds upkeep.
• Maintain a working knowledge of plant processes, read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders, and follow safety protocols and hazard reporting.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintenance or repair experience or training preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, adapt quickly to change and think independently.
• Basic math (fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra) and basic computer skills.

What we offer

• Starting rate of $32.69, with two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00.
• Schedule 2-2-3, 6am to 6pm, with double time on Sunday.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contribution.
• Three weeks PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave and advancement opportunities.