Multiskill Maintenance Tech: Mechanical, Electrical & PLC

Dairy Farmers of America; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy production, processing, and packaging equipment. The role involves reading schematics, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and supporting equipment installations to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and preferably a technical credential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade/technical schooling preferred in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration or related fields.
• 2–4 years in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC or HVAC roles.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and routine inspections to assess reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret procedures, manuals, and work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and upgrades.
• Train operators and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Document repairs and maintenance following SOPs and complete paperwork clearly.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical testing

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school in electrical/mechanical fields

Experience with PLC/HMI, refrigeration, HVAC

Certification/license (as required)

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy production, processing, and packaging equipment. The role involves reading schematics, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and supporting equipment installations to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and preferably a technical credential.