Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Maintenance Technician.

• We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!
• External Candidate -$1,500.00 sign-on bonus
• 3rd Shift Monday- Friday 11:00 pm to 7:30 am
• 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.
• JOB DUTIES AND 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

Qualifications

• 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
• DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx
• • 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer