Maintenance Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
10:30 PM - 7:00 AM, Tuesday - Saturday
Sunday - Monday Off
**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
**Requirements**
**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
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** $28.39 to $34.85 per hour
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