Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a skilled plant maintenance technician to ensure the operation of machinery and production assets. Responsibilities include completing maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment.

This position offers a pay rate starting at $32+ per hour based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits such as a 401(k) with company contributions, paid vacation, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work effectively alone or with a team.
• Must have experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of all property and production assets.
• Ensure the operation of machinery and equipment.
• Complete planned/unplanned maintenance requirements.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Maintenance experience

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for a skilled plant maintenance technician, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

Pay

$32+ per hour based on experience.

Schedule

For an improved work‑life balance, we utilize a 3‑2‑2, 12‑hour schedule. This schedule allows for reduced fatigue, time off and a 3‑day weekend every other weekend. The open position is 7pm‑7am. The schedule pays 36 hours on the first week and 48 hours on the second week, averaging 42 hours every 2 weeks.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude
• Must be able to work effectively alone or with a team
• Must be able to pass all pre‑employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Minimum two years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum two years of experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, millwright, pipe fitter, electronic, computer‑controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
• Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
• May experience some exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
• While striving for the best work‑life experience, must be willing to work occasional flexible hours including overtime and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO is the law. An equal opportunity employer.