Prairie Farms Dairy is seeking Career minded Maintenance Personnel. Our Maintenance Techs are responsible for keeping our Prairie Farms dairy plant equipment and tracks in top condition.

Maintenance Technician position responsibilities

• Setting up machines for various products,
• Trouble-shooting hydraulics, electrical and pneumatics,
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment,
• Repair, rebuild and welding,
• Building repair and maintenance

Essential skills and experience

• Mechanical background, welding, electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic, plumbing and reading blueprints are all a plus.
• Ammonia Refrigeration knowledge
• Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Strong team player
• Communication skills: ability to communicate with a multitude of plant personnel as well as maintenance personnel
• The ability to work at heights up to 25’ a ladder or man lift
• The ability to work weekends
• Waste Water Treatment experience a plus!

What are the physical demands for this position?

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to bend, walk, work in heat and cold temperatures, get on top of equipment, must be able to climb steps and use a ladder, and enter confined spaces. The employee must be able to respond to production needs quickly and must be able to lift heavy parts and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits and incentives provided?

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) low premium and low deductible
• Retirement/401k Savings plan
• Vacation PTO
• Holidays 3 Floating Holidays
• Uniforms & cleaning provided
• Daily OT over 8 hrs
• Advancement opportunities – we promote within the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.35 - $24.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person