Maintenance Technician

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC (CDFSW); Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, lifeinsurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest dairy cooperatives, with extensive facilities and a commitment to quality and animal care. The Maintenance Technician will upkeep production equipment, from electrical to robotics, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical systems, and a team-oriented mindset to support continuous improvement and compliance with GMP standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years' experience with troubleshooting, control devices, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs or preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC and networks, robotics, boilers, and chemical treatment systems.
• Read and interpret documents and drawings; follow procedures and manuals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and evaluate facilities to determine maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records.
• Assist with modification or repair work by outside contractors and vendors.
• Support safety, health, and environmental programs and GMP compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Read blueprints

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

3 years maintenance experience

Technical trade certificate (preferred)

Welding certificate or fabrication experience (preferred)

Tools

PLC/Automation tools

Robotics maintenance

Automation equipment

Job description

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family.

Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation.

We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all facility and production equipment to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. The position is responsible for, but not limited to robots, fluid movement systems, conveyors, boilers, air compressors, HVAC systems, chemical treatment systems, and electrical systems. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. Technician level I or II classification is dependent upon skills matrix and facility knowledge confirmation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform repairs or preventative maintenance on one or more of the following types of equipment/ systems:
  • Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • PLC and networks
  • Robotics
  • Boilers
  • Chemical treatment systems
• Read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Read and comprehend procedures and manuals.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot equipment. Evaluates facilities, equipment, and other infrastructure to determine need for corrective and/or preventive maintenance work.
• Ensure the facility’s equipment and machines are properly maintained and in good working order according to manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records.
• Assist with modification or repair work performed by outside contractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Communicate well between production employees, other maintenance technicians, and department management.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Capable and willing to work overtime.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• Always comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Have at least 3 years’ experience with troubleshooting, control devices, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repair.
• Can read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate.
• PLC/ Logic/ automation training certificate.
• Welding certificate or fabrication experience.
• Experience in the operation of a powder dairy plant.
• Prior food production experience.

As you pour milk over your cereal or add it your coffee, do you ever stop and think where does it come from? I know, silly question — cows! But have you ever thought further, like where do these cows live? How are they treated? Select Milk Producers, Inc. takes that guesswork out. You can rest assured that the more than 10 billion pounds of milk that Select Milk produces each year comes from innovative sustainable farming and extraordinary animal care and comfort.

Select Milk formed in 1994 out of a desire by a group of family dairy producers to develop a national footprint for the perfect milk. Founded on honesty, trust, and quality, Select Milk believes in providing their customers with the highest quality fresh milk and doesn’t settle for anything less. Select Milk believes in operating all aspects of their business with the highest standards, including its cooperative of 99 family dairy farm members. "We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."