What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Dairy Farmers of America?
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.
Pay - $30 or more DOE per hour **Maintenance Wages are based on years of service and oncoming skills - make sure your resume is clean, up-to-date and accurate
Current Opening
Monday-Thursday: 9pm-7:30am
Responsibilities
Requirements
Education And Experience
$30/hr DOE
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.
Pay - $30 or more DOE per hour **Maintenance Wages are based on years of service and oncoming skills - make sure your resume is clean, up-to-date and accurate
Current Opening
Monday-Thursday: 9pm-7:30am
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
Requirements
- 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
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
- 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
$30/hr DOE
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