Maintenance Technician

LaVaquita; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a maintenance technician in a high-volume production setting in Houston, TX. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades to keep lines running efficiently.

You will support installation of new equipment, assist operators, and document all repairs while adhering to GMP and safety standards. On-call and weekend shifts are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of maintenance experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Certification/license in mechanical field preferred (2-year program).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment and utility equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment and preventive maintenance programs.
• Assist machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all repairs are documented.
• Adhere to DFA GMP, safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 years maintenance experience

2-year mechanical certificate preferred

Job description

Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently, including preventative maintenance, overhauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment in compliance with all safety procedures
• Support the installation of new equipment, support and implementation of preventive maintenance program
• Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensure all repairs are documented
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• 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)
• Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 4 years of process manufacturing environment maintenance work experience
• Certification and/or License – 2 year formal mechanical education certificate preferred

Pay Range

30.00

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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