2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Tech – Food Manufacturing

Dairy Farmers of America; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension plan

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work with dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician in Schuylkill Haven to service and optimize dairy production equipment. You will work with motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and VFDs, with opportunities for PLC/HMI troubleshooting.

This role emphasizes preventative maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement. Strong reading of schematics and teamwork are essential for ensuring optimal uptime and food-safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–6 years maintenance experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience with PLC/HMI, electrical troubleshooting, and HVAC beneficial.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and routine inspections for reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and service manuals to perform repairs.
• Assist in installation of new equipment and support operator training to minimize downtime.
• Document all work orders and ensure quality standards and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Pumps

Hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical school preferred

PLC/HMI knowledge

Tools

Electrical meters

Power tools

Pneumatic equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician in Schuylkill Haven to service and optimize dairy production equipment. You will work with motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and VFDs, with opportunities for PLC/HMI troubleshooting.

This role emphasizes preventative maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement. Strong reading of schematics and teamwork are essential for ensuring optimal uptime and food-safety compliance.