Dairy Farmers of America

Master Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; trade or technical school preferred
  • 4-6 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC in a manufacturing setting
  • Experience with a variety of equipment, including PLC and ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation like schematics and manuals
  • Certification and/or license may be required during employment

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on production and utility equipment promptly and safely
  • Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
  • Read and analyze technical documents to carry out maintenance tasks
  • Support the installation of new equipment and assist operators with training
  • Complete work orders in a timely manner while adhering to quality standards
  • Maintain communication with colleagues and management regarding production issues
  • Document repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring all paperwork meets standards

Benefits

  • Fulltime, structured 12-hour shift schedule with weekends off every other week
  • Opportunity for hands-on experience with diverse maintenance-related tasks
  • Chance to work in a manufacturing environment with cutting-edge technology
  • Potential for ongoing training and skill development in troubleshooting and repair techniques
  • Collaboration with a team of experienced professionals, providing mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
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


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

About Dairy Farmers of America

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is a national milk marketing cooperative in the United States. DFA markets members' raw milk and sells milk and derivative products to wholesale buyers both domestically and abroad. Net sales in 2016 were $13.5 billion, representing about 22 percent of raw milk production in the United States.
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