Dairy Plant Maintenance Technician | PLC & Refrigeration

Dairy Farmers of America; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

St. Paul Beverage Solutions has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures

* Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance

* Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

* Support the installation of new equipment

* Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

* Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards

* Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

* Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

* Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

* Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

* Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

* Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

* Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

* Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

SCHEDULE: 6am - 6pm

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution


• Competitive pay


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!


• Comprehensive healthcare benefits


• Service recognition and employee rewards


• Employee referral program


• Tuition reimbursement


• Uniforms provided


• Work for dairy farm families


• We offer access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

* 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

* Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment

* Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams

* Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

* Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner

* Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs

* Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation

* Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

* Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

* Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

* Able to work effectively in a team environment

* Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

* Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

* Basic computer skills

* Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans