Maintenance Technician II - Proliant Dairy Ingredients - Melrose, MN
LGI · Melrose, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at LGI (industrial) in Melrose, MN.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Automation, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 50 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- ✓ Automation 24%
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at LGI
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Send a short, curious note
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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Required
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Job duties
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and production systems
- ◆Diagnose and repair electrical systems up to 480V, including 3-phase power
- ◆Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment and utilities
- ◆Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, drives, pumps, valves, and control systems
- ◆Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
- ◆Support automation and control systems troubleshooting
- ◆Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately
- ◆Assist with facility maintenance and equipment improvements
- ◆Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime
- ◆Follow all food safety, quality, and safety
requirements
- ✓Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- ✓Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
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Requirements
- ✓Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials as needed
- ✓Ability to work weekends, overtime, and occasional call-ins as required
- ✓Ability to operate lifts and other maintenance-related equipment safely
- ✓Ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch, and tape measure
- ✓Ability to operate all plant and office equipment necessary to accomplish job duties
- ✓Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license
- ✓Ability to utilize basic math skills, including a variety of calculations
- ✓Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes
- ✓Ability to read and record data from various gauge.
- ✓Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving
- ✓Ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
- ✓Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation
- ✓Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
- ✓Ability to recognize food safety violations or product quality issues and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve, notify Plant Manager and/or the Quality Control Supervisor
- ✓Ability to assist other work-related areas as requested
Why Join Proliant?
- ✓Competitive pay: $30/hour, with opportunity for a higher starting rate based on applicable maintenance experience, technical skills, certifications, and overall
qualifications
- ✓Comprehensive benefits package
- ✓Stable and growing company
- ✓Opportunities for advancement
- ✓Team-focused culture committed to safety and continuous improvement
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Proliant Dairy Ingredients is committed to providing the best dairy ingredient options for enhancing the value and effectiveness of our partners’ products. We value quality in all we do; it is who we are.
The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong industrial electrical background who enjoys solving problems and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Preferred
- +Experience working with 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems
- +Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- +Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field
- +Experience with PLC troubleshooting and automated manufacturing equipment
Knowledge & Skills
- •Motors, pumps, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, and valves
- •Electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures
- •Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- •Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a production environment
- •Computer skills for maintenance documentation and work order systems
- •Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comprehensive benefits
- •A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
- •Vision coverage
- •Dental coverage
- •Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
- •401(k) retirement plan
- •Paid time off starting at 3 week/annual and 9 paid holidays
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