Maintenance Lead

dfa; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA in Santa Ana, CA seeks a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance on production and utility equipment, oversee preventive programs, and drive safety and quality compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, welding, pneumatics, and GMP/SQF awareness, with a track record of delivering reliable plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing people and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule a maintenance team including on-call and weekend shifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production and utility equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment and preventive maintenance programs.
• Assist operators with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all repairs are documented and downtime is minimized.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements and safety standards.
• Read schematics and control diagrams; follow process controls.
• Coordinate with operators to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Pneumatics

Machine shop equipment

Electrical troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

4 years maintenance experience (industrial)

4 years managing people/projects

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Company computer systems

Reading control diagrams

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. Assist in maintenance management and provide training, work direction, and guidance as needed to ensure all work performed meets department and plant expectations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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, support and implementation of preventive maintenance program
• Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensure all repairs are documented
• Keep management informed of any maintenance issues
• 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
• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Lead and schedule a team including on-call and weekend shifts
• Enforce OSHA and local safety regulations
• Oversee building systems: HVAC, Electrical systems, Plumbing and water systems etc

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 4 years- Maintenance work experience in industrial setting
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• 6 Years – Experience working in Position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment
• Knowledge of pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
• Knowledge of Aseptic and ESL Machines
• Knowledge of Dairy Plant
• 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 all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
• Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process
• Able to perform minor electrical work (i.e., change pump motors and diagnose motor control problems)
• Able to use standard maintenance tools
• Able to perform routine repairs and minor projects from planning to installation
• Able to perform routine preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
• Able to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick)
• Able to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems
• Able to assist other mechanics with more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans