Maintenance Technician 1st Shift 7am-3pm

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to keep production and processing equipment operating safely and efficiently. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, welding and fabrication, and thorough documentation.

Strong problem-solving and adherence to safety standards are essential. On-site role requiring a high school diploma or GED and two years of mechanical/electrical training or equivalent experience; SAP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; two years of mechanical/electrical education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform electrical work and diagnose motor control problems.
• Experience with SAP is preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment and utility equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all repairs are documented.
• Follow safety policies and DFA GMPs.

Skills

Electrical work

Pneumatics

Maintenance planning

Welding (tig/stick)

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Documentation

HVAC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years mechanical/electrical education certification

2B Boilers License preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 DFA 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

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work
• SAP experience preferred
• Training program provided with financial incentives upon completion
• 2B Boilers License preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, 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 Manager
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans