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Maintenance Mechanic

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Role and Activity

Provide electronic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic service to assigned production equipment. Skills to include welding, electronics, electricity, controls, mechanics, basic fabrication, work order reporting, downtime reporting, communication with peers, leadership, customers and equipment vendors, organization, follow-through, parts usage reporting and excellent interaction skills.

Progress through the skill based gate ways.

Certification and Progression through the Maintenance Skill Based Pay System

Maintenance Work Groups, Root Cause and Breakdown analysis

Other duties as assigned.

Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values

Measurable Outcomes

Preventive Maintenance Compliance:

Ensure that scheduled preventive maintenance tasks are completed on time and as required for equipment and machinery.

Equipment Downtime:

Minimize unscheduled equipment downtime by addressing breakdowns and repairs promptly, aiming to keep operations running smoothly.

Response Time:

Track the time it takes to respond to maintenance requests and resolve urgent issues, with a goal of reducing downtime.

Work Order Completion:

Measure the efficiency of work order completion, including the time taken to complete maintenance tasks from request to resolution.

Safety Adherence:

Comply with safety regulations and best practices in maintenance activities to reduce safety incidents and risks.

Skill Development:

Pursue training and skill development opportunities to improve proficiency in equipment repair and maintenance.

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

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 $31.52-$35.27 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 : $32 - $35

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