2nd Shift Maintenance Worker

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

$2500 Sign On Bonus

2pm to 10pm Shift

Monday-Friday with Occasional Saturday

GENERAL PURPOSE

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
• Perform preventative maintenance
• 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.

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
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Benefits:

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans