Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLC, Electrical & HVAC

Dairy Farmers of America; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in High Point, NC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment. The role requires reading schematics, using hand and power tools, and following GMP and safety procedures to minimize downtime and maintain quality.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in industrial maintenance, experience with electrical controls (PLC/HMI), and a proactive mindset to identify improvements and ensure reliable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school/technical training preferred (Electrical, PLC, HVAC, etc.).
• 1–3 years maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Certification/licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards.
• Maintain communication with other departments and notify them of issues affecting production.
• Document all required information in SOPs and maintain inventory records.

Skills

Read schematics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Trade/Technical school

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in High Point, NC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment. The role requires reading schematics, using hand and power tools, and following GMP and safety procedures to minimize downtime and maintain quality.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in industrial maintenance, experience with electrical controls (PLC/HMI), and a proactive mindset to identify improvements and ensure reliable