Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Cabool (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy cooperative located in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure efficient operations. The role requires a High School Diploma, 2+ years of mechanical education or experience, and basic welding skills. Candidates with 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience are preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to read blueprints are essential. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years formal mechanical education, certification or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic ability to read blue prints.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to communicate well both written and verbally.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Locate, diagnose and repair equipment downtime.
• Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work.
• Maintain parts inventory levels using the MP2 system.
• Complete changeovers on packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant utilities.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blue print reading

Communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal mechanical education or certification

Job description

General Purpose:

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts. This position may operate utilities equipment which supplies electricity, steam, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning, compressed air or ventilation. The main purpose of this role is to support the operations to ensure the equipment is operating at desired capacity and producing quality product.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Locate, diagnose and repair any problem causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance. Perform work with minimum downtime and interference with operations concern.
• Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency.
• Continuously work with the MP2 system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels.
• Complete changeovers and overhauls on all packaging and canning machinery.
• Maintain and repair equipment for processing milk, base, blend, boiler room and other areas of the plant as needed.
• Troubleshoot and assist in repairs to plant utilities (compressed air, pneumatics, water systems and ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Adjust, rebuild and repair various types of pumps and valves (pneumatic, electronic and manually operated).
• Operate troubleshoot and repair water purification process on a weekly basis.
• Make repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gear boxes and motors.
• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot various systems throughout the plant ie: water, steam, air- and water-cooling systems and associated pumps and valves.
• Correct GMP discrepancies.
• Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance supervision.
• Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years formal mechanical education, certification or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic ability to read blue prints.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to communicate well both written and verbally.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years Manufacturing / Industrial maintenance experience.
• Technical degree or certification.
• Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical experience.
• The ability to multi-task.
• Good math skills.
• Basic computer skill.

An Equal Opportunity Employer