Master Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for a dependable Master Maintenance Technician for our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. This full-time role requires a 12-hour shift cycle (3 on, 4 off; 2-2-3) with day and night options. Starting rate is $40 per hour, plus on-demand pay access.

Responsibilities include maintenance on production, processing and packaging equipment, preventative maintenance, and documentation per SOPs. Ammonia refrigeration experience and PLC/HMI knowledge are valued assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of trade/technical school preferred in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, refrigeration, welding, plumbing, etc.
• 4–6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related systems following safety procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections of equipment.
• Interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders.
• Assist with installation of new equipment.
• Support operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders promptly with high quality.
• Maintain documentation and paperwork per SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

PLC/HMI familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school (electrical/mechanical/plumbing)

4–6 years maintenance experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Multimeter

PLC familiarity

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team player to join our staff as MASTER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility.

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you. We are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.

Shift: Fulltime 12-hour shifts. Work three days one week, four days the next week. Off every other weekend. (2-2-3 Schedule)

Daylight 06:00 AM- 06:30 PM

Night Shift 6:00 PM-06:30 AM

Starting Rate: $40.00 per hour

Job Duties and 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; 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
• 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, identify opportunities to improve processes
• 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
• 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

Education and experience:

• 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.
• 4 to 6 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, skills and abilities:

• 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 in a safe manner
• Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
• Able to complete 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 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 including Disabled/Veterans