Maintenance Technician - Reading, PA

Dairy Farmers of America; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking Maintenance Technicians for its Reading, PA location. Candidates will conduct preventative maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety and compliance with GMP policies. Ideal applicants will have mechanical knowledge and relevant experience in a process manufacturing environment. A competitive hourly wage of $31 and premium benefits package are offered to successful candidates.

Benefits

Premium Teamsters Union Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Qualifications

• 4 years of process manufacturing environment maintenance work experience required.
• Must pass appropriate maintenance testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment and preventive maintenance program.
• Document all repairs and complete work orders.

Skills

General mechanical knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical schematics reading

Rigging

Education

High-school diploma or GED

2 year formal mechanical and/or electrical education certificate

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is now hiring:

Maintenance Technicians in Reading, PA

Earn $31 per Hour - Premium Teamsters Union Benefits Package

Top Pay & Benefits:

• Earn $31 per hour
• Premium Teamsters Union Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO
• Benefits begin the 1st of the month following your start date*
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Full-time
• Shift information: 3rd shift open

Get Started:

• STEP ONE:Request info by submitting this form
• STEP TWO:Complete the Dairy Farmers of America online application (Provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes about 10 min)
• STEP THREE:Connect with a Dairy Farmers of America representative to discuss the opportunities available (We’ll contact you at the number provided)

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Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of heating systems, refrigeration, basic electricity, and mechanics
• Able to read electrical schematics, reset breakers, test fuses, install & alight a pump, and understand basic rigging
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment in compliance with all safety procedures
• Support the installation of new equipment, support and implementation of preventive maintenance program
• Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensure all repairs are documented
• Keep management informed of any maintenance issues
• Complete work orders as assigned
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts

About Dairy Farmers of America:

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation, and the future of family dairy. As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, DFA consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.. For more information, please visitdfamilk.com.

Requirements:

• High-school diploma orGED
• General mechanical and maintenance knowledge - must be able to pass appropriate maintenance testing
• 4 years of process manufacturing environment maintenance work experience required.
• Certification and/or license -- 2 year formal mechanical and/ or electrical education certificate preferred

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.