What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic - Darlington, WI position at FrieslandCampina?
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment, utilities, and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role supports continuous production by executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities while adhering to GMP, food safety, and EHS requirements.
As operational needs require, the Maintenance Mechanic may also perform Production Operator duties and must therefore demonstrate strong understanding of plant systems and processes.
What We Offer- Competitive hourly compensation
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- A safety-focused, team-oriented work environment
- Ongoing training and skill development opportunities
- The opportunity to work with advanced processing and utility systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility
Your Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspection rounds and complete assigned checklists for equipment in designated areas
- Execute scheduled and corrective maintenance work orders in a timely manner
- Install, assemble, test, and commission new equipment in compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements
- Inspect machinery for malfunctions using visual inspection, operational checks, and scheduled maintenance routines
- Troubleshoot and repair systems involving:
- Water, air, steam, electrical, gas, refrigeration
- Hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Utilize plant data and maintenance systems, including Outlook, Ivue, Historian, SAP, and Elicit
- Safely work with steam, hot water, and potentially hazardous materials in alignment with GMP and safety policies
- Support continuous improvement through proactive identification of reliability or safety issues
What We Ask
Education & Experience
- Technical degree preferred, with a minimum of 3 years of electrical work experience
- Industrial electrical background strongly preferred
- Electrical Technician Certification preferred
- Sanitary welding experience is a plus
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Working knowledge of:
- Water systems, air systems, steam distribution
- Electrical distribution, boilers, wells
- Heat exchangers, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Instrumentation (chart recorders, Watlows, sensors)
- Refrigeration systems
- Experience with process systems, including:
- Dryers, evaporators, filtration systems
- UF/NF, MF/RO systems
- HTSTs, infuser, reactor, dry blender
- PLC experience (upload, download, basic ladder logic)
- Functional computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Competencies
- Ability to make sound decisions for on-the-spot problem-solving
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently
- Accountability for quality, safety, and timeliness of work
- Report directly to the Maintenance Manager
- Work closely with Production, Quality, and EHS teams
- Contribute as a hands-on team member supporting plant reliability and safety
- Expected to:
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and leadership
- Demonstrate punctuality and ensure coverage of responsibilities when absent
- Behave in alignment with FrieslandCampina values:
- We Act With Respect
- We Aim Higher
- We Succeed Together
We are an equal opportunity employer. FrieslandCampina expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.