Maintenance and Lubrication Technician

Agropur

Lake Norden, SD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$31.06
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Operations, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Schedule Development, Set Goals, Team Player, Tuition Reimbursement, Ultrasound, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lake Norden, SD
POSTED
10 days ago

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. 

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. 

An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

  • Starting Rate: $31.06/hour

  • Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00

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

  • 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 

  • 3 Weeks PTO

  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

  • Advancement Opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Healthy work/life balance

  • Shift time- Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Your role in achieving results:

  • Maintenance/repair experience or training preferred.

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

  • 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

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years of applicable industrial maintenance experience required.

  • Knowledge of machinery fundamentals, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, switchgear, etc. required.
  • Obtain further training on ultrasonic Lube Expert and its software.
  • Machinery Lubrication Technician or Analyst MLT I or II (must obtain level one with in first year) required.

  • Ultrasound- ISO Level I or ASNT Level II (must obtain Level I within two years) required.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

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.

About the Company

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Agropur

Agropur is the chosen dairy manufacturer of some of the most prominent food, beverage and nutrition brands in the world.

Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy producer with sales of $8.2 billion (CAN) in 2023. As North America’s largest whey protein manufacturer and producer of 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese per year, our seven US, SQF certified plants are partners with some of the most prominent brands in the world. Vertically integrated, Agropur provides future-forward solutions in cheese, ingredients, beverages and custom contract manufacturing.

Every day, we are helping food manufacturers deliver the best tasting, highest quality dairy products. Because better dairy means a better world.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
WEBSITE
https://www.agropur.com/us/