Since 1968, our production facility in Minster, Ohio, has proudly manufactured fresh yogurt, producing the products you and your family have grown to love: Dannon, Activia, Oikos, Triple Zero and Danimals. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

 

Danone North America is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic in Minster, Ohio.

 

If you have experience with Multi-craft (electrical, robotic) machinery repair, are a professional automotive mechanic or HVAC technician we would love to discuss our opportunities with you. Our mechanics work on state of the art equipment in a climate controlled facility.  There is opportunity to learn and grow your income as you earn your State Certified Journeyman Mechanic. 

 

Danone is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on a 12-hour night shift (5:48PM – 6:00AM).  The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all emergency and unplanned breakdowns associated with packaging lines.  Pay starts at $36.27/hr plus $1.00/hr shift premium with the opportunity to grow to a State Certified Journeyman Mechanic at $40.72/hr plus a $1.00/hr shift premium!  Additionally, Danone's great benefits include very low cost medical, dental, vision and life insurances as well as some not-so-standard benefits like 18 weeks paid Parental Bonding Leave, annual Pay for Performance bonus, paid breaks and lunch time, annual tool allowance of $500, tuition reimbursement, wellness program and gym membership reimbursement, retiree health care and free uniforms and safety shoes

 

Specific Job Duties & Tasks:

Consistently communicate service actions and equipment issues with operators, maintenance, and all corresponding departments (e.g., scheduling, processing, packaging, distribution)Follow safety protocols and utilization documents (e.g., safety manuals, manufacturer instructions, diagrams, etc.)Perform CILT (i.e., clean, inspect, lubricate, tighten) quality checks on production lines to ensure machinery is properly functioningPrevent safety hazards and service requests via proper supervision, observation, and quality checksAsk questions regarding equipment failure in order to properly diagnose issues Monitor several production lines or utilities systems (if working in utilities) simultaneouslyEvaluate, test and maintain electrical wiringTroubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipmentEfficiently assemble/disassemble machinery when necessaryInstall specialized equipment, devices, or parts for repairsReceive daily reports to verify the status of production linesReceive work orders via computer systems or phoneDocument resolutions to equipment failure for future referenceRemove defective machinery/equipment with industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, etc.)Annually attend in-house trainings (e.g., forklift, automation, welding, ladder, lock-out/tag-out, and safety)Cleaning and sanitation tasks (e.g., part lubrication and cleaning, general housekeeping)Work 12-hour night shifts, 5:48pm - 6:00am on a 3-2-2 schedule

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

KnowledgeMechanically and technically inclinedComputer literacy and automation mechanicsDairy processing experience (preferred)Experience with continuous improvementTotal Preventative Maintenance (preferred)SkillsProperly utilizes equipment (e.g. power tools, phones, wrenches, screw drivers, cutting blades, tape measure, etc.)Exceptional verbal/written communication skillsMeticulous work ethic and keen awareness to detailEffective problem-solving skillsPrioritizes responsibilities and tasksMeets deadlines in timely fashionProficiency in data entryAbilitiesOpen to team-collaboration, building relationships, and sharing of knowledge/ideasAwareness of surroundings and anticipation of potential hazards/issuesAdequate vision, hearing, and hand-eye coordinationExcellent accuracy and precision during work functionsStress tolerance during high-volume situationsProactivity, foresight, and quick thinker/respondentDemonstrates comfort in a highspeed environmentMulti-tasking, adaptability, and flexibilityWelcomes constructive feedbackPatience with uncertaintyDesire for new challengesSound memorization skillsConceptualization skills

Education:

Minimum Requirement: High school diploma, G.E.D., or some educational equivalentAdvanced Education (e.g., Associates, Bachelors, or Technical Degree) or professional licenses/certificates in robotics and automation or engineering (preferred)Recertification is an essential requirement

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of the largest Certified B Corp™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

 

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.   
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