Maintenance Technician

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; Cass City (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in Michigan to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations. You will assist operators, document repairs, and uphold DFA safety and GMP standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2-year mechanical/electrical training, and proficiency with welding, pneumatics, and motor controls. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of formal mechanical/electrical education certificate or equivalent experience.
• Able to perform electrical work including diagnosing motor control problems.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders.
• Must use standard maintenance tools safely.
• Ability to plan and install minor projects (non-sanitary piping, drain lines, etc.).
• Ability to perform routine repairs and maintenance on pumps, boilers, HVAC, VFDs, and valves.
• Ability to read and follow schematics and process controls.
• Basic welding (tig/stick) skills.
• Ability to assist other mechanics.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must pass written maintenance test.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must read/write/speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment and related utilities.
• Support installation of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Ensure repairs are documented.
• Foster teamwork aligned with DFA mission and core values.
• Adhere to safety policies and GMP and food safety standards.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with regulations.
• Commit to safety and ensure employees leave as they arrived.
• Demonstrate DFA values in honesty, discretion, and judgement.
• Adhere to DFA Quality, Safety, GMP policies and report nonconformities.
• Attend required training including Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Welding (tig/stick)

Pneumatics

Reading schematics

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year mechanical/electrical education certificate

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Pumps and motors diagnostic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment and excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist the operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensure all repairs are documented
• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Follow all DFA GMP’s and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrived
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical / electrical education certificate or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work
• Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problems, etc.)
• Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
• Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
• Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)
• Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD’s, sanitary valves, piping leaks)
• Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
• Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)
• Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems
• Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
• Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others
• Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Supervisor
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

20.77-28.66

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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