2nd Shift Food Plant Maintenance Technician – Automation & PLC

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays*

Career growth opportunities – we promo

Service recognition and employee-rew

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Résumé du poste

Dairy Farmers of America in Schuylkill Haven, PA is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician for our cultured dairy facility. You will work with new equipment, automation and technology while growing your technical skills and supporting safe, reliable operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, preventive care, and troubleshooting with PLC/HMI systems and a strong emphasis on GMP and safety protocols. This is a hands-on, high-demand position on the 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Trade school/technical school preferred in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding, refrigeration, plumbing.
• 4–6 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, PLC).
• Experience with 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.

Responsabilités

• Perform maintenance and repairs 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

Connaissances

Motors

Pumps

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Electrical circuits

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

VFDs

Instrumentation

Automated equipment

PLC

HMI

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Trade/technical school diploma preferred

Outils

PLC

HMI

Electrical schematics

Description du poste

Dairy Farmers of America in Schuylkill Haven, PA is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician for our cultured dairy facility. You will work with new equipment, automation and technology while growing your technical skills and supporting safe, reliable operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, preventive care, and troubleshooting with PLC/HMI systems and a strong emphasis on GMP and safety protocols. This is a hands-on, high-demand position on the 2nd shift.