Lead Maintenance Technician – Dairy Processing & PLC

dfa; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking aMaintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance activities at our Lebanon facility. You will direct a maintenance team, assign work orders, training staff, and ensure highly reliable operation of production, processing and packaging equipment in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance, assisting with MRO purchasing, installing new equipment, and documenting repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience
• 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

• Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
• Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
• Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies
• Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• 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
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify 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

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical School

Tools

PLC/HMI

Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking aMaintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance activities at our Lebanon facility. You will direct a maintenance team, assign work orders, training staff, and ensure highly reliable operation of production, processing and packaging equipment in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance, assisting with MRO purchasing, installing new equipment, and documenting repairs.