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Job Description

Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM, Tuesday - Saturday

Sunday - Monday Off

**General Purpose:** The main purpose of this role to support production and to ensure the equipment is operating at its optimum level and producing a quality product. The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, utilities, etc.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Locate, diagnose and repair any problem causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance

+ Perform work with minimum downtime and interference with operations concern

+ Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency

+ Work with the SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels

+ Complete changeovers and overhauls on all packaging and canning machinery

+ Make repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gear boxes and motors

+ Operate, monitor and troubleshoot various systems throughout the plant i.e.: water, steam, air and water cooling systems and associated pumps and valves

+ Correct GMP discrepancies

+ Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance supervision

+ Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed

+ Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

+ 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)

+ 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

Pay

+ Competitive pay - $30.00 to $36.00 per hour based on experience

+ Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM

+ Paid Overtime

BENEFITS

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ 401k Employer Match

+ Life Insurance – Company Paid

+ AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

+ 144 hours of Paid Vacation

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Sick Time

+ Sign-On Bonus $1,500

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

_Education and Experience_

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ 2 years in a food processing or manufacturing environment

+ Basic Electrical skills

+ Basic knowledge of welding, metal fabrication and plumbing

_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_

+ Must be able to pass the skills test

+ TIG, Sanitary stainless steel pipe (purge welding)

+ Must be able to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery

+ Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

+ Must have own basic tools

+ Must be flexible to work any shift and / or days of the week

+ Must be able to stand and be on feet for up to 12 hours

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs

+ Ability to use simple math, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

+ Ability to take measurements

+ Ability to troubleshoot machinery and equipment without supervision

+ Ability to read and follow instructions

+ Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**Pay Range** $30.00 to $36.00 per hour