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Maintenance Mechanic III

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026

A Maintenance Mechanic III typically refers to a skilled worker who specializes in maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment in various industries with higher level of experience.

Role and Activity 

  • Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on various types of machinery and equipment, including industrial machines, production equipment, HVAC systems, and more. 
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to identify the root causes of problems and implement effective solutions. 
  • Repair and Replacement: Perform repairs, adjustments, and replacements of faulty components, such as motors, pumps, bearings, belts, gears, sensors, and wiring. 
  • Welding and Fabrication: Utilize welding and fabrication skills to repair or modify equipment as needed. 
  • Calibration: Calibrate and test equipment to ensure it meets quality and safety standards. 
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and inventory of spare parts. 
  • Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment. 
  • Training: Provide guidance and training to less experienced maintenance staff. 
  • Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values 

 

Measurable Outcomes  

  • Downtime Reduction 
  • Work Order Completion 
  • Equipment Performance Metrics 
  • Cost per maintenance Task 
  • Documentation Accuracy 

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

  • Quality and technical system adherence 
  • Completion of the required production to plan 
  • Health and Safety 
  • Impeccable hygiene standards always 
  • Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage) 
  • Number of direct reports (if applicable):  

 

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values. 

We Take Ownership 

  • Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish 
  • Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail 
  • Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste 

We Do What Is Right 

  • Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations 
  • Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment 
  • Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies 

We Seek to Improve 

  • Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations 
  • Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve  
  • Learn from both successes and failures  

We Are Better Together 

  • Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business  
  • Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives 
  • Treat everyone with fairness and respect 
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WORK ENVIRONEMENT   

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.     

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.     

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $33.67-$34.95 an hour. 

  

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Salary : $34 - $35

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