Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Empire Livestock LLC.; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 4,895,000 - 4,932,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters 20 Union: Pension plan &

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we promo

from within!

Service recognition and employee 'rewa

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Toledo Ice Cream, a DFA company, is hiring skilled plant maintenance mechanics to care for and maintain production assets across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration and hydraulic systems.

Join a team that supports fair wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth with a family‑oriented dairy cooperativ e structure.

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing (food & beverage preferred).
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, HVAC or computer‑controlled equipment.
• TIG welding experience required.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging and processing equipment.
• Maintain and service utility systems to ensure continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical faults.
• Support safety and housekeeping standards and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

PLC

HVAC

TIG welding

Ammonia refrigeration

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering/maintenance training

Tools

Welding equipment

Industrial safety standards

Job description

Toledo Ice Cream is a DFA company thathas immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

Toledo Ice Cream is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Toledo Ice Cream, we create ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR MECHANICS MAKE:

• $35.53 /hour starting rate
• $2.00/hr shift premium after 2,000 hours worked with Company OR immediate with commensurate skill‑set

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

ALL - 5 days/week (8‑10hrs/day)

THIRD SHIFT CURRENTLY PRIORITY - will be interviewing 3rd shift candidates first

Some Saturdays may be required.

BENEFITS:

• Teamsters 20 Union: Pension plan & comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; formal engineering/maintenance training a plus
• 1+ year maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food & beverage preferred)
• 1+ year hands‑on experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, HVAC, or computer‑controlled equipment
• Experience with industrial equipment (lubrication, material handling, motor/relay/process control, packaging)
• TIG welding experience required
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred
• Basic math skills and proficiency with hand tool
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, noisy environments with potential exposure to chemicals or allergens
• Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must pass all pre‑employment screenings

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

35.53

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