Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (Rotating, $1.50 Diff)

Dairy Farmers of America; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a 2nd shift? 2nd shift? 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on production and utility equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installation support, and documentation of work orders, with safety and regulatory compliance emphasized. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus trade/technical training and 2–4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or technical school training preferred (electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding, refrigeration, plumbing).
• 2-4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial equipment including material handling and process controls.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.
• Multi-Craft mechanical experience preferred.
• Certifications and/or licenses must be obtained as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Complete and document work orders accurately and timely.
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and material handling equipment safely.
• Communicate with operations, maintenance, and management regarding equipment issues.
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and safety regulations.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Meter use

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade or technical school training (electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing)

Tools

PLC/HMI

Welding/Fabrication

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a 2nd shift? 2nd shift? 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on production and utility equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installation support, and documentation of work orders, with safety and regulatory compliance emphasized. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus trade/technical training and 2–4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing;