Night-Shift Maintenance Technician — Growth & Impact

Dairy Farmers of America; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Schulenburg, TX plant. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain 100% efficiency within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

The technician will perform preventative and unscheduled maintenance, manage parts in SAP, and coordinate gear and conveyor overhauls. Strong mechanical and electrical skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and at least 5 years of experience as an electrical or maintenance technician in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in electrical work, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical equipment using standard maintenance tools.
• Ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation.
• Capability to perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures and determine root cause for accurate diagnosis and repair.
• Good communication skills to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose & Repair: Locate, diagnose, and repair issues causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory performance.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform both unscheduled and scheduled maintenance to achieve zero downtime and 100% efficiency.
• System Management: Work within the SAP system to maintain accurate parts inventory levels.
• Equipment Overhauls: Complete changeovers and overhauls on packaging and canning machinery.
• Adjustments & Repairs: Make repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gearboxes, and motors.
• System Operations: Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant systems (water, steam, air, cooling systems, pumps, and valves).
• GMP Compliance: Correct GMP discrepancies and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Documentation: Ensure all repairs are documented accurately.
• Teamwork: Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Skills

Electrical work

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Mechanical equipment

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Standard maintenance tools

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Schulenburg, TX plant. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain 100% efficiency within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

The technician will perform preventative and unscheduled maintenance, manage parts in SAP, and coordinate gear and conveyor overhauls. Strong mechanical and electrical skills are required.