Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

Hours: 3:00pm- 11:30pm Rotating Schedule (2 Days Off a Week)

External Candidate - $1,500.00 sign-on bonus!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively

and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding,

and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight

focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and
  
  

packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures

• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and
  
  

performance

• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to
  
  

perform required maintenance and service

• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high-quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems
  
  

and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required
  
  

information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and
  
  

acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding
  
  

health and safety issues

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate
  
  

regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• 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

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Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls
  
  

(PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled
  
  

equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

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• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay
  
  

control, process control and packaging equipment

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent
  
  

component failures or equipment down time

• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling
  
  

equipment in a safe manner

• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
• Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
  
  

decimals

• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

29.00 - 30.00