Maintenance Technician, PM, Dairy - Deerfield

Publix Super Markets; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is looking for a Maintenance Technician for their Dairy Plant in Deerfield Beach, Florida. As a technician, you'll handle maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment crucial to the production of Publix's dairy products. Candidates should have a mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include stock ownership, health plans, and a year-end bonus based on tenure.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Train team members on safety and maintenance protocols.
• Perform minor plumbing and building repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or certification in industrial maintenance

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Welding (stick, TIG, MIG)

Blueprint reading

Job description

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 Deli 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.

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and their 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following:
  • Electro‑mechanical components and systems
  • Pneumatic components and systems
  • Hydraulic components and systems
  • Process instrumentation
• Experience maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Experience 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

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria.

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.