Dairy Plant Maintenance Technician

Associated-Milk-Producers-Inc.; Blair (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

PTO

401k

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is seeking a maintenance worker for our Blair, WI dairy processing facilities. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, boilers, and ammonia systems, while ensuring food safety, quality, and safety compliance across all shifts.

This role requires strong issue‑solving skills and collaboration with operators. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and 1–2 years of mechanical maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Associates degree or trade school in a related field preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience in food manufacturing (dairy/cheese) preferred.
• 1–2 years of skilled mechanical maintenance/repair experience.
• CMMS software experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, OSHA, loss control programs desirable.
• Pasteurizer license within 12 months if available.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support; respond to issues; resolve problems quickly.
• Ensure safe operations; follow EH&S programs and lockout/tagout rules.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, and production machines.
• Operate boilers and ammonia refrigeration systems; maintain records.
• Diagnose issues by observing equipment; use measuring tools.
• Assist in training operators and peers in maintenance tasks.
• Interact with vendors for repairs and parts; document downtime.

Skills

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or trade-school certificate

Tools

CMMS maintenance software

Blueprints/Schematics

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is seeking a maintenance worker for our Blair, WI dairy processing facilities. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, boilers, and ammonia systems, while ensuring food safety, quality, and safety compliance across all shifts.

This role requires strong issue‑solving skills and collaboration with operators. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and 1–2 years of mechanical maintenance