Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a skilled plant maintenance technician to ensure the care and maintenance of machinery and production assets. This role involves working with diverse equipment and will require a mix of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing facility, particularly in the food and beverage industry. The position offers competitive pay, various benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum two years technical experience in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and maintenance of property and production assets.
• Ensure the continued operation of machinery and equipment.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team

Basic arithmetic skills

Proficiency with basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Kemps Dairy has immediate openings for a skilled plant maintenance technician responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. The role ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains through planned and unplanned maintenance of production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems.

Schedule

3-2-2, 12‑hour schedule. Open position: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Pays 36 hours in week one and 48 hours in week two, averaging 42 hours every two weeks.

Pay

$32+ per hour based on experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – 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
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team
• Must pass all pre‑employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Minimum two years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum two years technical experience in 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
• Basic arithmetic skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Proficiency with basic hand tools
• Physical capability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and occasionally climb or balance for virtually the entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Tolerance to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
• Can withstand exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
• Willingness to work occasional flexible hours including overtime and weekends

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