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Job Description

**Dairy Farmers of America** is looking for highly dependable team player to join our staff as **MASTER** **MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN** at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility.

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you. **W** **_e are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day._**

**Shift:** Fulltime 12-hour shifts. Work three days one week, four days the next week. Off every other weekend.

**Starting Rate:** $40.00 per hour

Description:

Demonstrate advanced or specialized skills 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 and complete and/or provide guidance on complex problems and/or new assignments. Function as the go-to subject matter 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, 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:

+ 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

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 complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently

+ Able to complete 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 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 including Disabled/Veterans