Maintenance Technician - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

General Purpose: The main purpose of this role to support production and to ensure the equipment is operating at its optimum level and producing a quality product. The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, utilities, etc.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Locate, diagnose and repair any problem causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance
• Perform work with minimum downtime and interference with operations concern
• Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
• Work with the SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels
• Complete changeovers and overhauls on all packaging and canning machinery
• Make repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gear boxes and motors
• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot various systems throughout the plant i.e.: water, steam, air and water cooling systems and associated pumps and valves
• Correct GMP discrepancies
• Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance supervision
• Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• 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

Pay

• Competitive pay - $28.39 to $34.85 per hour based on experience
• Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
• Paid Overtime

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Life Insurance – Company Paid
• AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
• 144 hours of Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Sign-On Bonus $1,500

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 years in a food processing or manufacturing environment
• Basic Electrical skills
• Basic knowledge of welding, metal fabrication and plumbing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to pass the skills test
• TIG, Sanitary stainless steel pipe (purge welding)
• Must be able to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery
• Ammonia refrigeration knowledge
• Must have own basic tools
• Must be flexible to work any shift and / or days of the week
• Must be able to stand and be on feet for up to 12 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs
• Ability to use simple math, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
• Ability to take measurements
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery and equipment without supervision
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Must be able to read, write and speak English