Maintenance Tech: PLC, Welding & Preventive Maintenance

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Tech III to maintain and repair complex equipment in a Fort Wayne plant. The role emphasizes diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing emergency repairs to sustain operations while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The position requires 1–3 years of maintenance experience, PLC and small engine experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. Candidates must follow GMP, SSOPs, and food safety guidelines and be able to work with

Qualifications

• 1-3 years maintenance experience.
• Previous PLC experience.
• Previous small engine experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain machinery, equipment, and processes to improve plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient operations and maintenance of all systems.
• Perform daily checks and logging of equipment operations and optimize efficiency through preventative/predictive methods.
• Complete CMSS-generated PM’s and assigned Work Orders, focusing on proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Identify and eliminate root causes of failures, providing long-term, permanent solutions to recurring problems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user information services, and in-house technical knowledge base systems to improve department efficiency.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the area worked, including food safety and quality protocols.
• Ensure personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols are followed, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Utilize food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe quality Foods (SQF) Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control points.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime.

Skills

Maintenance experience

PLC experience

Small engine experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding repairs

Measuring tape

Blueprints

Hand tools

Job description

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Tech III to maintain and repair complex equipment in a Fort Wayne plant. The role emphasizes diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing emergency repairs to sustain operations while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The position requires 1–3 years of maintenance experience, PLC and small engine experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. Candidates must follow GMP, SSOPs, and food safety guidelines and be able to work with