Dairy Plant Maintenance Technician

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Lena (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Savencia Cheese USA seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth production flow in a dairy manufacturing environment. You will service and repair production, packaging, and material handling equipment, troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems, and program drives as needed.

The role requires PLC familiarity, basic math, blueprint reading, and strong safety practices. This is a full-time on-site position with a focus on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to use basic math; read simple blueprints/drawings; operate or set up a somewhat complex machine.
• Electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Knowledge of PLC systems.
• Inventory control and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Lock out-tag out and industrial safety; English reading/writing.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production, packaging and material handling equipment.
• Respond to production trouble calls; repair quickly and safely, test and return to service.
• Wires and troubleshoot new and existing wiring around plant.
• Monitor refrigeration and boiler equipment.
• Maintain inventory and inventory control at all times.
• Program VFD and Servo drives as needed.
• Document changes and update prints as repairs occur.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a weekly schedule.
• Install or move machines or equipment.
• Wire and plumb fixtures; repair floors, walls and doors.
• Keep maintenance shop area clean and stocked.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

PLC knowledge

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Basic shop tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Savencia Cheese USA seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth production flow in a dairy manufacturing environment. You will service and repair production, packaging, and material handling equipment, troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems, and program drives as needed.

The role requires PLC familiarity, basic math, blueprint reading, and strong safety practices. This is a full-time on-site position with a focus on reliability and teamwork.