Maintenance Intern

Dairy Farmers of America; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment operates efficiently across the plant. You will perform welding, refrigeration work, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing maintenance, and boiler-related tasks while adhering to GMP, safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include completing preventative maintenance, documenting repairs, supporting new equipment installation, and fulfilling on-call weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP and computer systems.
• Experience with machine shop equipment and basic tools.
• Able to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines.
• Experience performing mechanical overhauls on pumps, motors, and piping.

Responsibilities

• Welding stainless and black iron pipe as required.
• Refrigeration work across plant systems; demonstrate knowledge.
• Electrical troubleshooting on 110, 240, and 480 V.
• Maintain plumbing throughout the plant and fix issues.
• Maintain boiler and related systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Document repairs and update work orders.
• Support installation of new equipment and PM programs.
• Adhere to GMP, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Attend required safety and HACCP training.
• On-call and weekend shifts may be required.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Machine shop equipment

Computer literacy

English communication

Teamwork

Deadline adherence

Mechanical overhauls

Electrical repairs

Pumps and piping

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Purpose:
Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently, including preventative maintenance, overhauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welding-must be able to satisfactorily weld stainless and black iron pipe, or have advanced welding training and demonstrate ability to use this knowledge on the job
• Refrigeration-must be able to prove their ability on refrigeration systems throughout the plant, or complete heating and air conditioning training and demonstrate ability to use knowledge on the job
• Electrical-must be able to work satisfactorily on 110, 240, and 480 volts as well as trouble shoot electrical problems encountered on the job, or complete electrical training and demonstrate ability to use knowledge on the job
• Plumbing-must be able to maintain plumbing throughout the plant. Locate and correct problems
• Boiler Operator & Maintenance-must be able to maintain boiler and locate problems
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment in compliance with all safety procedures
• Support the installation of new equipment, including support and implementation of preventive maintenance program
• Ensure all repairs are documented
• Complete work orders as assigned
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts
• 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

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge company computer systems, specifically SAP
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment
• Skill in proficient computer usage
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to perform mechanical overhauls on pumps, motor bearing changes, and piping projects
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Able to perform electrical repairs such as motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs
• Able to perform fan repairs, motor changes, and pump overhauls
• Able to demonstrate abilities to perform in a safe, positive, systematic fashion
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$22.50/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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