1st Shift Maintenance Technician: Build, Repair & Optimize

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform proactive and corrective maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot electrical systems, and support installation and training activities, all while upholding safety and GMP standards. The role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, understanding of hydraulics/Pneumatics, and the ability to document work orders accurately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade/technical school preferred in electrical/mechanical fields.
• 2–4 years maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or HVAC experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related systems following safety procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine inspections for reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Support installation of new equipment and assist operators with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders promptly with clear documentation.

Skills

Maintenance fundamentals

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation of work orders

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical school preferred

2–4 years maintenance experience

Tools

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Power tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform proactive and corrective maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot electrical systems, and support installation and training activities, all while upholding safety and GMP standards. The role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, understanding of hydraulics/Pneumatics, and the ability to document work orders accurately.