Maintenance Technician - HMMN15

Dairy Challenge; Texas; Hybride; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

144 hours PTO per year

401k with 50% match up to 6%

Employer-paid life insurance

Night shift 2-2-3 rotation

Résumé du poste

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support mechanical and electrical upkeep in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs with a 2–4 year background in maintenance.

You’ll operate on a 2-2-3 night shift schedule, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, and contribute to efficient production with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade/Technical school in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment DFA benchmark.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections for reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work orders to service equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment and modify existing systems.
• Assist operators with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Document repairs clearly and accurately; maintain SOP-compliant records.
• Stay up to date on new equipment and techniques and pursue improvements.

Connaissances

Maintenance expertise

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Equipment installation

Documentation

Safety standards

English proficiency

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical school in electrical/mechanical

Ammonia refrigeration certification (preferred)

Outils

PLC/HMI

Description du poste

Elevate your maintenance career with a team that values your expertise and your time . At Dairy Farmers of America, we offer a night shift 2-2-3 rotation (2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off) that provides a three-day weekend every other week, paired with a benefits package starting the first of the month after you're hired. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician with 2 to 4 years of experience to help with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs in our high-speed manufacturing environment . Along with a stable schedule, you'll enjoy 144 hours of annual PTO, a 401k with a 50% match up to 6%, and comprehensive employer-paid life insurance. Join us to ensure our facility operates effectively while you enjoy the security and work-life balance you deserve .

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 preventative 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 training or 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
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• 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 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

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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 DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• 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
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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