Maintenance Technician

dfa; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa seeks a skilled maintenance technician to uphold production equipment performance and safety standards. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems, and support installation of new equipment with a focus on reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities include reading manuals, documenting work, and collaborating across departments to minimize downtime while adhering to GMP and safety guidelines. Prior experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Trade/technical school certification in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc. preferred.
• 2–4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and related experience preferred.
• Experience with lubrication, material handling, motor/relay control, and process control equipment.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related utility systems following safety procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections to assess reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret procedures, schematics, service manuals, and work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Support installation of new equipment and assist operators with training or troubleshooting.
• Complete work orders timely with high quality standards; document all work and required information.
• Use various hand/power tools, meters, and material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain communication with other departments and management about issues affecting production efficiency.
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, and techniques; identify process improvement opportunities.
• Anticipate parts requirements and follow purchasing procedures to acquire items ahead of tasks.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all regulations, GMP, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Numeracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical school diploma

Tools

PLC/HMI programming tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

HVAC/mechanical tools

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while 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 repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
• Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectivelyAble to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Basic computer skills

An Equal Opportunity Employer