Engineering Technician Lead
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Job Type:RegularInvest in you, Join Agropur. Wedairyyou!Text key word “Agropur” to 608-###-#### and then text JR26846 to apply today!How Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions3 Weeks PTOPaid holidays and 2 floating holidaysPaid parental leaveAdvancement OpportunitiesHealthy work/life balance2 pay increases within first year!What's involved in this role: We are looking for an Engineering Technician Lead in Lake Norden, SD. The Engineering Technician Lead is a key component to the Traveling Project Team providing team leadership to directly oversee Traveling Project Team responsibilities, pipe fitting and routings, welding, fabrication, installation and start-up support to Agropur US plantsLead and manage a small (two to six) person installation team for assigned projects at any of Agropur US plants.Responsible for welding and fabrication of equipment in a dairy manufacturing environment, to include welding, plasma cutting, punching, bending, drilling, shearing, and other metal working processes.Starting at $43.26/hourTraveling position6am-4pm: Schedule varies depending on location and travel. $1.50 night differential for hours worked between 6pm-6amDouble time on Sunday and holiday payWhat you need to join our team: Associates or Technical Degree in a craftsmanship trade required.Minimum ten (10) years of manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance experience required.Experience working with blueprints and shop drawings and reading measurements required.Good working knowledge of tools, welding, piping practices, and safety required.Previous experience as fitter, welder, fabricator, and mechanic required.Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time,bend, andlift upto 50lbs. Ability to work in a loud environment.Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Where you'll be working: Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 450 employees and boasts a brand new, state of the art cheese and whey facility. We produce mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, asiago, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams.Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.comWe dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.