Maintenance Intern

Dairy Farmers of America; Zumbrota (MN); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure plant equipment operates safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include welding stainless and black iron pipe, refrigeration systems, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, boiler maintenance, and preventive maintenance across production and utility equipment.

The role requires strong collaboration, ability to read and follow GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards, and the commitment to documenting repairs and completing work

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of SAP and basic machine shop equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Aufgaben

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production and processing equipment.
• Welding, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing tasks as needed.
• Support installation of new equipment and preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain documentation of repairs and complete work orders.
• Commit to safety and GMP/HACCP/SQF standards.

Kenntnisse

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Machine shop equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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

Minimum 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