Wastewater Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
Hiring Bonus - $1,250
Night Shift – $31.50/hr, Day Shift – $28.50/hr
Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of industrial machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment. This position is a night shift role, with hours 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Execute projects as directed by Maintenance Management and Plant Operations.
+ Maintain equipment and facilities with particular attention to Food Safety including:
+ Instrument calibration
+ Maintenance of product contact surfaces
+ Participate in Operations Food Safety Training
+ Monitor food safety related instrumentation
+ Work closely with Quality on development and implementation of HACCP, GMP, SQF and other product safety programs
+ Ensures operation of machinery (both electrical and mechanical equipment) by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment motors, drives, conveyor systems and various high speed food production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
+ Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
+ Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools and examining form and texture of parts.
+ Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
+ Adjusts functional parts of devices and controls instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges.
+ Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
+ Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
+ Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
+ Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
+ Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
+ Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
+ Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks.
+ Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
+ Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
+ Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Employee must supply basic maintenance tools.
**Requirements**
+ Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity.
+ Extensive on the job training. High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience preferred.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** $28.50 / hour - $31.50 / hour
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