Industrial Maintenance Technician - Dairy Plant Day Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Purity Dairies in Nashville is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain production, processing, and packaging equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical, mechanical, and control systems, with limited supervision and collaboration across teams.

The role requires reading technical documents, safety compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school/technical training in electrical/mechanical fields preferred.
• 2-4 years maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or HVAC experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and work orders to complete tasks.
• Install new equipment and assist operators with training to minimize downtime.
• Document repairs and update SOPs and work orders accurately.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with GMP and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments to plan maintenance activities.

Skills

Reading schematics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Written communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school/technical training

2-4 years maintenance experience

Tools

PLC/HMI systems

Electrical meters

Hand and power tools

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Purity Dairies in Nashville is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain production, processing, and packaging equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical, mechanical, and control systems, with limited supervision and collaboration across teams.

The role requires reading technical documents, safety compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement.