Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician – Equipment & PLC

Dairy Farmers of America; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, repairs, and preventative tasks on production, processing, and packaging equipment. The role involves electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, reading schematics, and supporting utility systems in a high‑safety food production environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with PLC/HMI, HVAC, and refrigeration familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical schooling preferred in electrical or mechanical fields.
• 1–3 years maintenance experience on production equipment, PLC/HMI, and HVAC systems preferred.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related utilities per SOPs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and assist in equipment installation.
• Read schematics and service manuals to perform required maintenance and repairs.
• Document repairs and complete paperwork clearly following SOPs.
• Maintain safety and GMP compliance and communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

PLC/HMI experience

Welding/fabrication

HVAC systems

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical school (Electrical/Mechanical)

Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, repairs, and preventative tasks on production, processing, and packaging equipment. The role involves electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, reading schematics, and supporting utility systems in a high‑safety food production environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with PLC/HMI, HVAC, and refrigeration familiarity preferred.