Maintenance Technician – PLC, Electrical & Mechanical

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a maintenance technician to service production, processing, and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.

You will perform planned and unplanned repairs, preventative maintenance, and assist with installations, while documenting work orders and maintaining safety standards. The role requires reading schematics, operating meters, and collaborating with operators to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade/technical schooling in electrical, mechanical, or related fields preferred.
• 2–4 years in maintenance, electrical, HVAC, PLC/HMI, or related roles.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Ability to read diagrams and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, schematics, and work orders.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and equipment upgrades.
• Support training of operators and troubleshoot downtime.
• Complete work orders promptly with high quality standards.
• Use hand/power tools, meters, and handling equipment safely.
• Document repairs and maintain records per SOPs.
• Communicate issues to management and other departments.
• Stay current with new products, equipment, and techniques.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a maintenance technician to service production, processing, and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.

You will perform planned and unplanned repairs, preventative maintenance, and assist with installations, while documenting work orders and maintaining safety standards. The role requires reading schematics, operating meters, and collaborating with operators to minimize downtime.