Dairy Plant Maintenance Technician

GEA Group; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our US operations to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and facility systems supporting dairy production. You will perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience using CMMS software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain facility infrastructure including HVAC, lighting, and water systems.
• Document repairs, parts usage, and downtime in CMMS.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprints & schematics

CMMS

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Industrial maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic tools

Job description

GEA Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our US operations to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and facility systems supporting dairy production. You will perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read schematics.