Maintenance (Manufacturing) Technician - Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cumberland Dairy is seeking skilled Plant Maintenance Technicians to maintain and service our electro-mechanical equipment. This role ensures continuous operation of our production and processing machinery.

Technicians can earn between $28 and $30 per hour based on their skillset and experience. The schedule involves 12-hour shifts from Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday, and we provide comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum one year experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and computer-controlled equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring the operation of machinery in various capacities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Computer-controlled equipment

Basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled Plant Maintenance Technicians responsible for the care and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

Cumberland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:

• Starting at $28 - $30/hour - based on skillset level and experience

SCHEDULE:

Weekly Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday (12-hour shifts)

Night Shift 6pm-6:30am

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee appreciation events
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Three years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility
• Black Seal, High Pressure Boiler License preferred, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
• Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
• Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with capabilities to lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

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