Maintenance Technician

dfa; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of production and processing equipment, and support new installations.

The role requires knowledge of pneumatics, electrical systems, welding, and basic shop tools, with the ability to read schematics, document repairs, and train operators. A high school diploma and mechanical/electrical training are needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of mechanical/electrical education certificate or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to perform electrical work (e.g., pump motors) and diagnose problems.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, solenoid valves and air cylinders.
• Ability to use standard maintenance tools safely.
• Ability to plan and install minor projects (non-sanitary piping, drains, vacuum lines).
• Perform routine repairs (pumps, boiler, HVAC, valves, piping leaks).
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and document it.
• Basic welding (tig/stick) for repair and fabrication.
• Follow process control variables and schematics; assist others as needed.
• Good interpersonal communication; pass a written maintenance test.
• Basic computer skills; read/write/speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment and related utilities.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all repairs are documented.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures and GMP/SQF requirements.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrate company values and ethics in daily work.
• Attend required training including Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Overhauls

Modification

Fabrication

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Machine shop knowledge

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 years mechanical/electrical education certificate

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Solenoid valves

Air cylinders

Job description

Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment and excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist the operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensure all repairs are documented
• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Follow all DFA GMP’s and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrived
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical / electrical education certificate or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work
• Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problems, etc.)
• Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
• Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
• Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)
• Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD’s, sanitary valves, piping leaks)
• Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
• Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)
• Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems
• Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
• Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others
• Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Supervisor
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer