Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Knowledge of heating systems, refrigeration, basic electricity, and mechanics required.

Able to read electrical schematics, reset breakers, test fuses, install & alight a pump, and understand basic rigging required.

Maintenance written and hands-on test to determine skill level and pay rate within range -- $30 - $31.90 per hour.

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment in compliance with all safety procedures

Support the installation of new equipment, support and implementation of preventive maintenance program

Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

Ensure all repairs are documented

Keep management informed of any maintenance issues

Complete work orders as assigned

Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts

Qualifications

Education And Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• General mechanical and maintenance knowledge - must be able to pass appropriate maintenance testing
• 4 years of process manufacturing environment maintenance work experience required.
• Certification and/or License -- 2 year formal mechanical and/ or electrical education certificate preferred