Maintenance Technician

General Purpose:

Works as a part of the Maintenance team to keep all equipment operating effectively and efficiently. Intermediate skill set with preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Working practical knowledge of basic maintenance shop equipment with the ability to trouble shoot and problem-solve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Assist the operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant mission, vision, and core values
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures - report all safety related issues.
• Follow all Dairy Farmers of America, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety.
• Work independently to troubleshoot and make mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Dedicate effort to safety -- as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrived.
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Adhere to all Dairy Farmers of America Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
• Attend required training, including but not limited to: Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to: Search, Create, Document and Close all Maintenance Work Orders.
• Source and Order Maintenance Items from Catalogue Suppliers, examples: Grainger, Fastenal, Motion, Lowes
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Mechanically and electrically inclined individual with maintenance experience preferred.
• Learning orientation - Ability to learn and properly use testing and repair equipment such as: Ultrasonic Testers, IR Scanners, DMM, Shaft Alignment Equipment, Etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner.
• Able to perform minor projects. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)
• Able to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion.
• Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on all pieces of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records.
• Able to follow process control variables and schematics and diagnose system problems.
• Hands on experience performing Industrial Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting: Pumps, Motors, VFD's, Valves and Controls): 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 480 VAC, Single and Three Phase Power
• Ability to read: Mechanical, Electrical Drawings, Process, and Instrumentation Drawings (PID)
• Able to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others.
• Able to successfully complete a written maintenance test.
• Basic computer skills: MS Office Suite: Email/Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, SAP

Travel:

No travel required

5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans