2nd Shift Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – wepromot

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Schuylkill Haven, PA, is hiring a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician for our cultured dairy facility. You will work on motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, electrical circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFDs, instrumentation and automated equipment, with PLC/HMI troubleshooting opportunities.

The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair to minimize downtime, with a safety-minded, team-oriented approach and opportunities for growth within a modern

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in electrical, 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 with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and/or 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

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Schuylkill Haven, PA, is hiring a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician for our cultured dairy facility. You will work on motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, electrical circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFDs, instrumentation and automated equipment, with PLC/HMI troubleshooting opportunities.

The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair to minimize downtime, with a safety-minded, team-oriented approach and opportunities for growth within a modern