Dairy Processing Maintenance Mechanic

Saputo, Inc.

Tulare, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Saputo, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of dairy processing machinery.

The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining pumps, conveyors, motors, and control systems while adhering to GMP and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2+ years in industrial maintenance within dairy, food, or beverage industries, with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

High School diploma plus 2+ years in industrial maintenance in dairy, food, or beverage.
Working knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
Effective troubleshooting skills; must be able to systematically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems.
Working knowledge of AC & DC power and control voltages, PLC, VFD drives and process instrumentation.
Basic computer hardware and software skills.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain machinery, mechanical equipment and computerized systems per diagrams and specs.
Diagnose causes of malfunctions by observing and testing operation.
Disassemble machinery to replace parts and perform repairs.
Inspect parts for defects and wear; repair, replace or align components.
Test-run repaired equipment to verify repairs and reliability.
Record repairs and maintenance in a timely, accurate manner.