Dairy Plant Maintenance Engineer: Welding & Refrigeration

Hiland Dairy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Omaha, NE. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems across processing and packaging equipment, following blueprints and manuals.

Candidate must have arc and TIG welding skills, 3-phase electrical experience, and familiarity with ammonia refrigeration. A Boiler's license or the ability to obtain one is required; the work environment includes extreme temperatures and wet conditions.

Qualifications

• Arc and TIG welding experience required.
• 3-phase electrical wiring and controls experience.
• Boiler license or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to work in extreme heat/cold and wet environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical, air, electrical, and hydraulic components on processing, blow molding, filling, and material handling equipment.
• Inspect, dismantle, measure, and replace worn parts; realign components to specs.
• Monitor and test machines after repairs; adjust as needed.
• Work with boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, and electrical systems in the plant.

Skills

Welding

Electrical

Refrigeration

Boiler's License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Blueprints/diagrams

Job description

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Omaha, NE. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems across processing and packaging equipment, following blueprints and manuals.

Candidate must have arc and TIG welding skills, 3-phase electrical experience, and familiarity with ammonia refrigeration. A Boiler's license or the ability to obtain one is required; the work environment includes extreme temperatures and wet conditions.