Maintenance Technician: Preventive, Repairs & Upgrades

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; High Point, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform general maintenance and repair on production, processing, and packaging equipment. You will read technical procedures, assist in installing new equipment, and train operators to minimize downtime.

The role requires experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and HVAC systems, and it offers opportunities for continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• : High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade/technical school preferred in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

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
• 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
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
• Maintain interior of the building (adjust doors to ensure functionality, paint touchups, troubleshoot lighting issues and replace, maintain HVAC filters, monitor bathroom fixtures to ensure proper operation, and perform other miscellaneous duties to ensure the building is performing at its best)
• May maintain business property and outside grounds
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• 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

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

PLC/HMI

Welding

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Trade/Technical school

Certification/license

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform general maintenance and repair on production, processing, and packaging equipment. You will read technical procedures, assist in installing new equipment, and train operators to minimize downtime.

The role requires experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and HVAC systems, and it offers opportunities for continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.