Maintenance Technician -Rotating Nights

Dairy Farmers of America; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Nashville facility. This role supports maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production and utility equipment on the night shift (6:00 pm – 6:00 am with rotating days).

The position emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and PLC/HMI systems, and the ability to work independently as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical schooling preferred in electrical/mechanical fields.
• 2–4 years in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or HVAC in manufacturing.
• Experience with various equipment including motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
• Ammonia refrigeration systems experience is a plus.
• Ability to read specifications and diagrams and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues and repair to minimize downtime.
• Install, modify, fabricate, weld, and service equipment; assist with new installations.
• Read and interpret technical documents; document all repairs and maintenance actions clearly.
• Support operators with training and troubleshooting; ensure safety and GMP compliance.
• Order parts, manage tools, and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Reading diagrams

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical school preferred

Tools

Forklift

Electric meters

Hand tools

Power tools

PLC/HMI knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Nashville Facility

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit package, great growth opportunities, and scholarship opportunities for you and your family.

Night Shift schedule: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am with rotating days.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, overhauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. 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; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance. 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 and 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. Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques. Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance. 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment (forklift) in a safe manner
• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
• Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer