HIL - Plant Maintenance II

HILAND DAIRY; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company in Conroe, TX is seeking a Plant Maintenance II to repair and maintain machinery and equipment on a full-time basis. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing production lines, performing scheduled maintenance, and ensuring adherence to GMPs and safety policies.

The role requires basic welding knowledge, PLC diagnostics, and the ability to read diagrams. Candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of working weekends or varying shifts in a fast-paced dairy

Qualifications

• English is the primary language; bilingual skills may help based on business needs.
• Climb ladders and work with chemicals and cleaning products.
• Reading diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• High accuracy and ability to handle confidential information.
• Read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must pass a drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain production lines and associated systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
• Read diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Perform minor electrical repairs (e.g., lighting fixtures).
• Assist with preventative maintenance on all equipment as needed.
• Report and take action to prevent food safety/quality problems.
• Complete required checklists and records for building maintenance.

Skills

English language

Bilingual skills

Reading diagrams

Basic math

Teamwork / independence

Physical stamina

Education

One-year certificate

Three years experience/training

Tools

Arc welding

Heliarc welding

PLC diagnostics

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Conroe, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 12486

The Plant Maintenance II will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, Allen Bradley electronics, and various production machines/equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in and able to diagnose, repair, and maintain production lines and associated assigned systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical circuitry malfunctions.
• Basic knowledge of Arc welding and/or Heliarc welding.
• Basic knowledge of PLC diagnoses and repair.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including valves and pumps.
• Shall be responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• Basic knowledge to read diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Performs minor repairs to building and equipment.
• Performs minor electrical repairs (ex: light fixture and ballast replacement).
• Completes required checklists and records for building maintenance.
• May obtain estimates for supplies, and repair parts; orders parts as needed.
• May assist with preventative maintenance on all equipment as needed.
• Learn and adhere to safety and security policies and procedures, including wearing appropriate PPE at all times.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
• Must follow company GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP’s at all times.

Qualifications and Experience:

• English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.
• Ability to climb ladders and to work with chemicals and cleaning products.
• Mechanics provide basic mechanical tools required to perform duties and responsibilities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to work with confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations required.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Minimum age: 18 and Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, and other specialty certifications preferred but not required.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; and three-years related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of continued education and experience.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, climb, Bend, Twist, Push/Pull reach at, above and below shoulder. Lift/Carry/ Lower: 1-60 lbs continuously, and 60-90 lbs occasionally. Simple and Firm Grasping continuously. Operate equipment, infrequent.
• Required to work in hot (100°+) and cool (less than 32°), and humid environments throughout the year. Exposed to noise and vibration and chemicals.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer