2nd Shift Maintenance Worker

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Dalbo Township (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Paid vacation & holidays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

On-site fitness facilities

401k plan

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

Tuition assistance

Training opportunities

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in Minnesota to perform general maintenance and mechanical activities across production, processing, and packaging equipment.

You will apply preventative maintenance, overhauls, fabrication, welding, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting while following safety procedures. Responsibilities include reading schematics and manuals, supporting new equipment installations, minimizing downtime, maintaining accurate records,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade/technical school diploma preferred in electrical, mechanical, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC, HVAC experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
• Assist operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Document all repairs and keep paperwork accurate.
• Maintain building interior and assist in facility upkeep.
• Follow DFA GMPs and safety regulations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding/fabrication

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school diploma preferred

Experience with PLC/HMIHVAC or related fields

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Perform general maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Apply general proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• 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
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
• Maintain interior of the building (adjust doors to ensure functionality, paint touchups, troubleshoot lighting issues and replace, maintain HVAC filters, monitor bathroom fixtures to ensure proper operation, and perform other miscellaneous duties to ensure the building is performing at its best)
• May maintain business property and outside grounds
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• 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.

Requirements

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 1 to 3 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience on 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

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Able to perform routine maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
• Able to perform minor projects from planning to installation
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

• Medical and Dental
• 144 hrs annual paid vacation and 6 paid holidays
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$28.00 and up BOE

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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