Maintenance Technician

dfa; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 3pm-1am shift, Monday through Friday. The role involves maintenance and repair of production, processing, and packaging equipment, plus related utilities, with a $28.56/hour base pay and $2.00/hour shift premium.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 2–4 years in maintenance or related mechanical/electrical fields. Trade school preferred; PLC/HMI experience a plus. Must read English and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from trade/technical school preferred in electrical, mechanical, PLC/HMI, refrigeration, etc.
• 2–4 years maintenance/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related systems following safety procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine inspections to assess reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
• Support installation of new equipment and assist operators with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders accurately and document repairs per SOPs.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with GMP, health, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical

PLC/HMI

Welding/Fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical school preferred

2–4 years maintenance/industrial experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

3pm-1am shift Monday through Friday

$28.56 / hour plus $2.00 per hour shift premium

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Follow MRO procedures for work orders and parts
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The ability to cover other maintenance employee for PTO and other types of Leave.
• 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, andskills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
• Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to pass certification and operate a fork truck
• Must be able to read, write and speak English