Maintenance Technician, Overnight, Dairy Processing - Lakeland

Publix; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of its dairy plant. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various equipment to uphold the high standards of production. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and safety of the processes involved in producing quality dairy products. If you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your skills and offers a dynamic work atmosphere where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Experience with PLCs and electro-mechanical systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve equipment performance using preventive maintenance techniques.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Aptitude

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Welding Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Education

Degree or Certification in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLC Systems

Hand Tools

Forklifts

Welding Equipment

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician for the Publix Dairy Plant, you’ll maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the performance of a wide array of equipment. Collectively, the associates in our dairy plants process 100 million gallons of fresh milk a year. They also produce Publix brand ice cream, bottled water, iced teas, fruit drinks and juices, cultured products like yogurt and cottage cheese, and carbonated beverages. Without our Maintenance Technicians keeping this manufacturing equipment fine-tuned, the Publix Dairy Plants simply couldn't produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers. Our three dairy plants are located in Lakeland, Florida; Deerfield Beach, Florida; and Lawrenceville, Georgia.

One of the following positions is available: Maintenance Technician Class A, B, or C.

The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Maintaining and improving the performance and condition of equipment and facilities at the Dairy Plant utilizing preventive and condition-based maintenance techniques, and state of the art tools.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Creating requisitions to procure parts and supplies.
• Fabricating steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components and structures as required to improve the safety, sanitation, and performance of equipment and processes.
• Performing stick, TIG, sanitary TIG, and MIG welding.
• Troubleshooting PLCs, PLC networks, HMIs, instrumentation, and microprocessor-controlled devices.
• Performing minor plumbing, and building repair and maintenance.
• Operating forklifts and high lifts, and other powered lift equipment.
• Training other team members.
• Performing housekeeping duties in the work area.
• Assisting with other duties as assigned.

The required qualifications for this position include:

• At least 18 years old.
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and tool use.
• Willingness and ability to advance.
• Willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test (on or before hire date).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work well with others and to be a team member.
• Ability to demonstrate safe work habits.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Experience required:

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following:
• Electro-mechanical components and systems.
• Pneumatic components and systems.
• Process instrumentation.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Documented PLC and instrumentation training.
• Experience maintaining 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems.
• Experience troubleshooting 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems.
• Degree or certification from a recognized industrial maintenance or millwright training program.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining reverse osmosis (RO), carbon filtration, wastewater pH correction, and UV and ozone treatment systems.
• Experience in cleaning and maintaining water delivery systems; including valves, pumps, and piping.
• Experience inspecting back flow preventers for proper operation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Previous food plant experience.
• Flexible and willing to work various shifts.