HIL - Plant Maintenance

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 35,473 - 39,413; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Person to repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in a dairy plant. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, welding, and ensuring equipment operates efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in electrical wiring, welding, and refrigeration systems, and must be able to work under extreme environmental conditions. This role requires an understanding of various plant systems and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with 3-phase wiring and electrical controls.
• Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and humid environments.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Inspect machines to locate malfunctions and dismantle to access problems.
• Replace worn parts and adjust components as necessary.

Skills

Welding

Electrical wiring

Refrigeration systems

Troubleshooting abilities

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welders

Job description

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Full Time Service Worker Fayetteville, AR, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 11898

Salary Range: $25.75 To $28.61 Hourly

Maintenance Person

Core Requirements

• Welding – Must be able to arc and heli arc weld.
• Electrical – Must possess extensive experience with 3-phrase wiring, electrical controls, programmable controllers, and must possess strong trouble shooting abilities.
• Refrigeration – Must be familiar with ammonia systems used for refrigeration.
• Hours – Start times, 6 A.M Sunday, 10:00 P.M. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, normally 8 ½ hour shifts per day/ (overtime may be required)

The dairy plant maintenance person shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow molding, filling and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring, diagrams and specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welders and precision measuring instruments.

Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas, using hand tools and power tools. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagram, and service manuals. Re-aligns and adjusts components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams. Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe. Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools. May modify computer-controlled functions on various equipment.

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work on times both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations. Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

Will be required to work with and understand boilers. Refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant.

Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and follow blueprint, wiring diagrams and other systems in the plant.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.