2nd Shift Maintenance Technician | $2.5k Sign-On

Dairy Farmers of America; Dalbo Township (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

On-site fitness facilities

401k plan

Company paid Short-term disability

Company paid Long-term disability

Company paid basic life and AD&D

Tuition Assistance

Training and Development opportunities

Voluntary Insurance options

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production, processing, and packaging equipment. You will perform planned, unplanned, and emergency repairs, conduct preventive maintenance, and interpret schematics and manuals to ensure continuous operation.

You will assist in installing equipment, training operators, and documenting work orders while maintaining a clean and safe plant environment in compliance with GMP standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or technical school diploma preferred in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, HVAC or related experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related utilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in installing new equipment and training operators as needed.
• Complete work orders timely and document all required information per SOPs.
• Maintain building interior and report issues affecting efficiency and safety.
• Follow DFA GMP and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

HVAC knowledge

PLC/HMI knowledge

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school diploma in electrical/PLC/HMI/mechanical

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production, processing, and packaging equipment. You will perform planned, unplanned, and emergency repairs, conduct preventive maintenance, and interpret schematics and manuals to ensure continuous operation.

You will assist in installing equipment, training operators, and documenting work orders while maintaining a clean and safe plant environment in compliance with GMP standards and safety policies.