Maintenance Technician

Empire Livestock LLC.; Le Mars, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Career growth opportunities

Service recognition

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Kemps (part of Dairy Farmers of America) is seeking a skilled plant maintenance technician to care for machinery and production assets. This role involves ensuring the operation of various systems, including electrical and hydraulic.

With a pay rate up to $40.49/hr and a flexible work schedule, this position provides opportunities for career growth and benefits like paid vacation and holidays. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years field related experience required.
• Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Kemps has immediate job opening 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.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps , we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR MECHANICS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• Up to $40.49/hr. depending on experience

SCHEDULE: Friday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Flexible)

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

* varies by company and governing CBAs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2–3 years field related experience
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, 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 up to 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
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

Up to $40.49

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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