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Industrial Utilities Technician

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC
Mitchell, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

 

Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, works with brands both large and small to create an assortment of canned dog and cat foods. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/.

 

Performance Pet Products is opening a new position to serve as a bridge between Sales, R&D, Operations, and the customer, owning the flow from product development through commercialization and launch. They manage the commercialization workflow and R&D hopper, keep customers aligned on orders and forecasts, and drive follow-up across teams so projects keep moving and Sales can focus on winning and growing business. We offer a competitive salary, and a complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

 

Schedule 

 

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm

 

Actual hours may vary based on production/project needs during the week or weekend

 

Areas of Accountability 

 

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

 

Boilers, Ammonia, and Wastewater Systems                               Production Equipment Maintenance & Repairs

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Operate and perform preventative maintenance, testing, calibration, and repairs on boiler, ammonia, and wastewater systems according to OEM standards

 

Diagnose and repair problems with pumps, valves, and production/facility piping systems

 

Monitor systems and record operating conditions and trends; adjust systems as necessary

 

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance

 

Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime; respond to after-hour service calls on a rotating schedule

 

Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility

 

Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects

 

Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards

 

Maintain and improve building and grounds

 

Assist in repairing and/or replacing grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes

 

Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to leadership

 

Communicate with Parts & Inventory Clerk on equipment and/or parts procurement, when needed

 

Provide support to other maintenance personnel and complete work outside of scope, as requested

 

Maintain an organized and clean work environment to ensure safety and product quality

 

Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives

 

Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

 

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload. 

 

Qualifications

 

2 years of experience working with ammonia, wastewater, and/or boiler systems, required; experience in a manufacturing environment, a plus

 

Willing to obtain ammonia and boiler certifications within the first year of employment, if not currently secured

 

Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary

 

Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance

 

Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire 

 

Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work

 

Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools

 

Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions

 

Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the

maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage 

 

Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information

 

Understand and operate basic computer systems; Redzone experience, a plus

 

Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in job description

 

Ability to perform safety sensitive position

 

Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg

 

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

 

Physical Requirements

 

Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects

 

Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl

 

Consistently climb stairs; occasionally climb ladders up to 20 feet; occasionally perform work on building roofs

 

Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely team lift up to 150 pounds

 

Stand up to 100% of the workday

 

Ability to distinguish colors (ex: wire color codes) 

 

Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions

 

Spanish Translation/Traducción al Espanol

 

Cronograma

 

1er Turno: Lunes a Viernes, de 7:00am-4:30pm

 

El horario real puede variar según las necesidades de producción/proyecto durante la semana o el fin de semana.

 

Áreas de Responsabilidad

 

Todas las áreas de responsabilidad se deben cumplir con GRIT: nuestros valores de Generosidad, Relaciones, Integridad y Trabajo en Equipo.

 

Mantenimiento y Reparación de Equipos de Producción de Calderas                               Sistemas de Amoníaco y Aguas Residuales

 

Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales

 

Operar y realizar mantenimiento preventivo, pruebas, calibración y reparaciones en sistemas de calderas, amoníaco y aguas residuales según las normas del fabricante de equipos originales (OEM)

 

Diagnosticar y reparar problemas con bombas, válvulas y sistemas de tuberías de producción/instalación

 

Monitorear los sistemas y registrar las condiciones y tendencias de funcionamiento; ajustar los sistemas según sea necesario.

 

Realizar mantenimiento preventivo diario, semanal y mensual

 

Responder con prontitud a las llamadas de radio de emergencia; trabajar eficientemente para reparar la maquinaria con un tiempo de inactividad mínimo; responder a las llamadas de servicio fuera del horario laboral según un horario rotativo

 

Reparar completamente el equipo o garantizar una entrega correcta antes de abandonar las instalaciones

 

Completar con precisión las órdenes de trabajo para documentar los materiales utilizados y el tiempo dedicado a los proyectos de mantenimiento

 

Inspeccionar los edificios y reparar los sistemas mecánicos para garantizar que cumplan con las normas de salud y seguridad

 

Mantener y mejorar los edificios y los terrenos

 

Asistir en la reparación o sustitución de trituradoras, sinfines, bombas, motores y cajas de engranajes

 

Comunicar a la gerencia cualquier accidente, amenaza, tiempo de inactividad o medidas de ahorro

 

Comunicarse con el encargado de repuestos e inventario sobre la adquisición de equipos o repuestos, cuando sea necesario

 

Brindar apoyo a otro personal de mantenimiento y completar trabajos fuera del alcance, según se solicite

 

Mantener un entorno de trabajo organizado y limpio para garantizar la seguridad y la calidad del producto

 

Trabajar de forma segura siguiendo todas las políticas, prácticas, procedimientos e iniciativas de mejora de seguridad de la empresa

 

Mantener una asistencia regular y predecible en el sitio

 

Pueden surgir situaciones que requieran que los empleados asuman temporal o permanentemente la responsabilidad de tareas no descritas específicamente en esta descripción del puesto. Se les puede solicitar a los empleados que trabajen horas adicionales o que se adapten a una carga de trabajo mayor de lo normal.

 

Calificaciones

 

Se requieren más de 2 años de experiencia trabajando con sistemas de amoníaco, aguas residuales o calderas; se valorará la experiencia en un entorno de fabricación

 

Disposición a obtener certificaciones de amoníaco y calderas durante el primer año de empleo, si no las tiene actualmente

 

Capacidad para trabajar como colaborador independiente y miembro del equipo, según sea necesario

 

Conciencia de la importancia de las normas de seguridad alimentaria durante el mantenimiento de equipos

 

Experiencia con minicargadoras, montacargas, manipuladores telescópicos y plataformas de tijera, preferible; aprobar certificaciones internas al momento de la contratación

 

Conocimiento de procedimientos de seguridad como entrada a espacios confinados, apertura de líneas, protección contra caídas, bloqueo y etiquetado, y trabajo en caliente

 

Capacidad para operar diversas herramientas manuales y eléctricas

 

Comunicarse eficazmente con supervisores y compañeros de trabajo, y seguir instrucciones escritas o verbales

 

Leer y comprender con precisión las señales, etiquetas, advertencias, instrucciones, manuales del operador, manuales de servicio y esquemas de cableado asociados con el mantenimiento o la operación de instrumentos, equipos o el uso de productos químicos

 

Dominar las habilidades matemáticas básicas, la medición y la lectura de tendencias de datos; registrar la información de forma precisa y legible

 

Comprender y operar sistemas informáticos básicos; experiencia en Redzone, un plus

 

Disposición y capacidad para trabajar horas extras durante la semana o el fin de semana y realizar tareas no especificadas en la descripción del puesto.

 

Capacidad para desempeñar puestos sensibles a la seguridad.

 

Capacidad para trabajar en instalaciones que procesan diversas proteínas, como carne de res, cerdo, pollo, pavo, pescado, cordero, conejo, canguro y huevo.

 

Debe ser mayor de 18 años para fines del seguro.

 

Requisitos Físicos

 

Empujar y/o jalar objetos pesados constantemente

 

Doblar la cintura y/o las rodillas constantemente o gatear

 

Subir escaleras constantemente; ocasionalmente subir escaleras de hasta 20 pies; ocasionalmente realizar trabajos en techos de edificios

 

Levantar ocasionalmente hasta 60 libras desde el piso hasta la cintura; rara vez levantar en equipo hasta 150 libras

 

Permanecer de pie el 100% de la jornada laboral

 

Capacidad para distinguir colores (ej.: códigos de color de cables)

 

Tolerancia a condiciones ambientales variables: calor, frío y/o condiciones húmedas y resbaladizas

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