Industrial Maintenance Technician — PLC & Mechanical Repair

dfa; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor installations on production, processing, and packaging equipment. You will read schematics, diagnose issues, and use hand and power tools to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include documenting repairs, assisting with training, supporting new equipment installations, and maintaining building upkeep and inventory while complying with GMP and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school/technical school preferred in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and on utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor.
• Maintain interior of the building (adjust doors to ensure functionality, paint touchups, troubleshoot lighting issues and replace, maintain HVAC filters, monitor bathroom fixtures to ensure proper operation, and perform other miscellaneous duties to ensure the building is performing at its best).
• May maintain business property and outside grounds.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Trade/Technical school preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Job description

dfa is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor installations on production, processing, and packaging equipment. You will read schematics, diagnose issues, and use hand and power tools to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include documenting repairs, assisting with training, supporting new equipment installations, and maintaining building upkeep and inventory while complying with GMP and safety regulations.