Maintenance Technician

Dean Foods; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support 24/5 cheese production and keep plant systems running smoothly. Location: Pollock, ND. Wages are based on experience with a $1.00/hr base rate and night premium after 6:00 pm, plus a $1500 sign-on bonus.

The role requires basic electrical knowledge and ability to read drawings, with overtime opportunities on 8+ hour shifts. Join a cooperative of dairy professionals delivering safe, sustainable products and contributing to

Qualifications

• 2 years of maintenance experience preferred
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of plant systems.
• Monitor boilers, refrigeration, and compressed air utility systems.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks around the facility.
• Apply basic electrical knowledge (single/three-phase).
• Read drawings and flow diagrams to guide work.
• Follow safety rules and use PPE.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Repair

Boilers

Refrigeration

Electrical basics

PLC/HMI

Reading drawings

English literacy

Job description

Maintenance Technician

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

SIGN ON BONUS - $1500. Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation.

Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

Wage based on experience with $1.00/hr. Night premium when working from 6:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A sign‑on bonus of $1500.00.

Working hours: 40+ hours per week. Schedule may vary depending on projects and co‑workers vacation days. Cheese production is Monday to Friday with weekends dedicated for maintenance projects. Overtime is paid over 8-hour shifts.

Location: Pollock, ND – small community on Lake Oahe, North and South Dakota border. Plant runs 24 hours, 5 days a week. Non-union, around 40 employees.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various systems within the plant.
• Monitor facility utility systems: boilers, refrigeration, compressed air, etc.
• Perform general maintenance tasks throughout the facility as assigned.
• Basic electrical knowledge of single and three‑phase.
• Basic experience with process logic controllers, variable frequency drives and HMI’s.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic knowledge to read drawings and flow diagrams.
• Perform daily and weekly housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Follow company safety rules and use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
• Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Education and Experience

• 2 years of demonstrated work experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on manufacturing and plant equipment, machinery, and controls is preferred but not limiting. Will train the right person.
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self‑motivated individual able to follow instructions.
• Ability to work tasks to completion with little or no supervision, able to prioritize duties to meet team goals.
• Ability to work well with other plant employees.
• Attention to detail.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to work in plant environment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.