3rd Shift Maintenance Technician – Blow Mold (Sign-On Bonus)

dfa; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Blow Mold Technician on 3rd shift (Mon-Fri 11PM–7:30AM) in North Carolina. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on production equipment to keep lines running efficiently.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, using hand and power tools, supporting equipment installation, training operators, documenting work orders, and maintaining GMP compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 2–4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC/HVAC experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Multi-craft mechanical experience preferred.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to assess reliability.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, schematics, manuals and work orders.
• Support installation of new equipment and equipment upgrades.
• Assist operators with training and troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
• Complete work orders on time with high quality standards.
• Use hand and power tools, meters, and material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain communication with other departments and report issues affecting production.
• Document all repairs and required information per SOPs.
• Stay updated on new products, equipment, and techniques; identify process improvements.
• Anticipate parts requirements and assist with purchasing as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with GMP and all safety regulations.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

Schematic reading

Education

Trade school diploma

Trade certification

Tools

PLC/HMI

Electrical meters

Welding equipment

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Blow Mold Technician on 3rd shift (Mon-Fri 11PM–7:30AM) in North Carolina. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on production equipment to keep lines running efficiently.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, using hand and power tools, supporting equipment installation, training operators, documenting work orders, and maintaining GMP compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.