Maintenance Technician - Food & Electrical Systems

Dairy Farmers of America; Michigan; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to ensure equipment operates effectively in our Michigan facilities. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and support new equipment installations.

Strong teamwork and adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards are essential. The role requires reading and following schematics, documenting repairs, and assisting other mechanics on complex tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of formal mechanical/electrical education certificate or equivalent work experience in maintenance.
• Ability to perform electrical work (e.g., changing pump motors, diagnosing motor control problems).
• Knowledge of pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders.
• Ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation (non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines).
• Ability to perform routine repairs safely and timely (pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFDs, sanitary valves, piping leaks).
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on various equipment and maintain records.
• Basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick).
• Ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems.
• Assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and helpful manner.
• Good interpersonal skills to foster cooperation and communication.
• Must successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsabilités

• 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, HACCP, and 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.

Connaissances

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Welding

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

2-year mechanical/electrical certificate or equivalent

Outils

Pneumatics

Solenoid valves

Air cylinders

Description du poste

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to ensure equipment operates effectively in our Michigan facilities. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and support new equipment installations.

Strong teamwork and adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards are essential. The role requires reading and following schematics, documenting repairs, and assisting other mechanics on complex tasks.