• Industrial Maintenance Technician

    Dairy Farmers of America (Joplin, MO)


    Job Description

    Hiring Bonus - $1,250

     

    Night Shift – $31.50/hr, Day Shift – $28.50/hr

     

    Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of industrial machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment. This position is a night shift role, with hours 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Execute projects as directed by Maintenance Management and Plant Operations.

    + Maintain equipment and facilities with particular attention to Food Safety including:

    + Instrument calibration

    + Maintenance of product contact surfaces

    + Participate in Operations Food Safety Training

    + Monitor food safety related instrumentation

    + Work closely with Quality on development and implementation of HACCP, GMP, SQF and other product safety programs

    + Ensures operation of machinery (both electrical and mechanical equipment) by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment motors, drives, conveyor systems and various high speed food production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

    + Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.

    + Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools and examining form and texture of parts.

    + Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.

    + Adjusts functional parts of devices and controls instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges.

    + Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

    + Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

    + Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

    + Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

    + Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

    + Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

    + Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks.

    + Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.

    + Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

    + Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Employee must supply basic maintenance tools.

    Requirements

    + Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity.

    + Extensive on the job training. High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience preferred.

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    **Pay Range** $28.50 / hour - $31.50 / hour