Plant Mechanic

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work‑life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Here at Lakeside Foods, the maintenance team is a very important part of our production operations, ensuring proper function of all machines and equipment. Maintenance team members are respected team members, performing preventative maintenance, and repair to ensure a steady production flow. If you are a driven and organized individual with a can do attitude, we want to talk with you.

Pay Range

• $24.46 Per Hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing

• Preventative Maintenance Season (November – May):
  Four 10’s Monday – Thursday
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• Varied tasks from day‑to‑day
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Positive work environment with family spirit

• Assist with the efficient flow of product through the assigned area and the major repair and maintenance of all machinery in the assigned area.
• Work with seasonal employees in their day – to – day duties
• Handle minor personnel problems. Refer major problems to the Manger / Operation Manger
• In the off season, will be involved in any number of maintenance activities including machine repair/overhaul, cleaning, building walkways and work platforms, and assisting in the installation of new processing equipment.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Manager
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures
• Notify manager immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous condition are discovered.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year relate experience and / or training
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must possess a complete set of tools for industrial maintenance.
• Must have general knowledge of both gas and arc welding, how to cut and thread pipe , bolt and thread sizes, how to fasten pulleys and sprockets on shafts and how to adjust conveyors.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to read precision instruments and blue prints
• Ability to order part, communicate with the suppliers and service reps from equipment companies.
• Ability to fabricate equipment / able to use basic shop math
• Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.

WELCOME TO OWATONNA

Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities