Maintenance Technician Blowmold 3rd Shift - Garelick Farms : Job Details

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmer of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Maintenance Technician Blowmold.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

External Candidate -$1,500.00 sign-on bonus

3rd Shift Monday- Friday 11:00 pm to 7:30 am

GENERAL PURPOSEDemonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectivelyand efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding,and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversightfocused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, andpackaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability andperformance• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders toperform required maintenance and service• Support the installation of new equipment• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problemsand/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with requiredinformation. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, andacquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regardinghealth and safety issues• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporateregulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• High school diploma or equivalent• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls(PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlledequipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environmentDFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relaycontrol, process control and packaging equipment• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to preventcomponent failures or equipment down time• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handlingequipment in a safe manner• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs• Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision• Able to work effectively in a team environment• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, anddecimals• Basic computer skills• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer