Maintenance & Reliability Technician II

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support processing, packing, and auxiliary equipment. You will analyze electro/mechanical issues, read blueprints, and assist line startups in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with preventive maintenance, GMP/HACCP adherence, and active participation in safety initiatives. This on-site position offers hands-on problem solving and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Best Safety Practices
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot unsafe conditions and take corrective action
• Active role to ensure human safety
• Utilize daily forklift safety checklist
• Superior knowledge of quality systems
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Complete and document product quality checks (appearance, packaging)
• Complete and document HACCP food safety checks
• Complete and document MCP product quality checks
• Prevent and correct potential quality issues
• Participate in food safety investigations
• Demonstrate Dreyer’s Way and core values in interactions
• Organize and participate in team meetings and initiatives
• Maintain attendance and other guidelines compliance

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve electro/mechanical problems of processing, packing, and auxiliary equipment, and assist manufacturing personnel on process related problems
• Execute assigned projects under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor
• Read and follow blue prints, drawings, and schematics
• Work on low and high voltage transformers, motors, motor starters, and switchgear
• Perform change over and support line start ups
• Perform established Preventative Maintenance and identify new PM activities as needed
• Perform maintenance building activities
• Maintain daily record of work performed on MP2 maintenance software
• Represent the Froneri Way through the behaviors and core values

Job description

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support processing, packing, and auxiliary equipment. You will analyze electro/mechanical issues, read blueprints, and assist line startups in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with preventive maintenance, GMP/HACCP adherence, and active participation in safety initiatives. This on-site position offers hands-on problem solving and opportunities for growth.