3rd Shift Maintenance Technician - $1.50 Diff, Sign-On

garelickfarms; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is seeking a 3rd shift Maintenance Technician to maintain production and processing equipment for safe, efficient operation. The 3rd shift runs Sunday through Saturday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, with two days off each week.

Salary is $31-32/hr with a $1.50/hr shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shifts; external candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The role requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with operations and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or technical school training preferred (electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.).
• 2–4 years of maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC, HVAC), preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial equipment including material handling, motor/relay/process controls, lubrication, cleaning, and packaging systems.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.
• Multi-Craft mechanical experience preferred.
• Required certifications and/or licenses must be obtained as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance and repairs on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Complete and document work orders accurately, timely, and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, meters, and material handling equipment safely.
• Communicate with operations, maintenance, and management regarding equipment issues affecting production.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, GMPs, food safety, quality, sanitation, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and stay current with new equipment and technologies.
• Anticipate parts needs, follow purchasing procedures, and obtain materials as required.

Skills

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade or technical school training

Tools

PLC/HMI

Welding equipment

Electrical test equipment

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is seeking a 3rd shift Maintenance Technician to maintain production and processing equipment for safe, efficient operation. The 3rd shift runs Sunday through Saturday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, with two days off each week.

Salary is $31-32/hr with a $1.50/hr shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shifts; external candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The role requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with operations and management.