• Master Maintenance Technician (Utilities)

    Dairy Farmers of America (St. Paul, MN)


    Job Description

    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, identify opportunities to improve processes

    • 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

    Requirements

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    **·** First Class B boiler engineer License

    • 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.

    • 4 to 6 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

    • 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

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

    **Pay Range** $35.00 + / hour