Job Description

Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment and excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures

• Support the installation of new equipment

• Assist the operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

• Ensure all repairs are documented

• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

• Follow all DFA GMP’s and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• 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 arrived

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement

• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical / electrical education certificate or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work

• Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problems, etc.)

• Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders

• Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner

• Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)

• Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD’s, sanitary valves, piping leaks)

• Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

• Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)

• Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems

• Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner

• Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others

• Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Supervisor

• Basic computer skills

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $20.77/hour to $28.56/hour