Night-Shift Maintenance Technician — $30+/hr DOE + $1/hr Diff

Dairy Challenge; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Challenge in Fargo, ND seeks a competent Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will read schematics, support new equipment installations, and assist operators to minimize downtime, while documenting work orders and following GMP and sanitation requirements. Night shift adds $1/hr differential for hours 6pm–6am.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, 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.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs 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, 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.
• 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

Skills

Maintenance skills

Troubleshooting

Welding/fabrication

Reading schematics

Plumbing/mechanical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school in electrical/mechanical or related

Tools

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Power tools

PLC control panels

Job description

Dairy Challenge in Fargo, ND seeks a competent Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will read schematics, support new equipment installations, and assist operators to minimize downtime, while documenting work orders and following GMP and sanitation requirements. Night shift adds $1/hr differential for hours 6pm–6am.