Maintenance Mechanic

Dairy Farmers of America; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Career growth

Healthcare benefits

Employee rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

DFA family-owned

Job summary

PET Dairy, a DFA brand, is seeking a skilled plant maintenance mechanic to care for and maintain production assets, ensuring continuous operation of machinery through electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance. The role requires reading schematics, performing preventative maintenance, handling tools, and supporting safety and quality standards.

The position offers a 3rd shift schedule (Sun–Thu, 11pm–7:30am, with Saturdays every 3 weeks) and pay at $32 per hour,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry.
• Minimum one year experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC and/or HVAC.
• Minimum one year experience with lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment.
• Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize problems and independently take corrective action.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and handle common measuring units.
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend; may climb/balance.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in cold, wet environments with moderate to high noise.
• May experience exposure to fumes, chemicals or allergens.
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery by completing maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utilities.
• Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and schematics to perform maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and review SPC charts.
• Support line manufacturing systems and delivery of chemicals and ingredients.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner with high quality.
• Use hand and power tools, meters and material handling equipment.
• Maintain communication with departments and document issues per SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining parts and inventory levels.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Follow GMPs and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Follow lockout/tagout and PPE requirements; follow safety protocols.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

PLC

HVAC

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Job description

PET Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanic, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

PET 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 PET Dairy, we 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!

PAY RATE: $32 per hour

SCHEDULE: 3rd Shift / Sun - Thursday / 11pm - 7:30am / Saturdays every 3 weeks

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas, or air required for operations).
• Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Perform preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check‑ups or reading SPC charts and data)
• Line manufacturing support systems (ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery, PH house)
• Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• 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 paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout‑tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre*requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to pass all pre‑employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, 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
• Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
• 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 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 occasionally
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
• May experience some exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

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 rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families!

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