Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Dairy Farmers of America; Toledo (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering quality dairy products! As a skilled plant maintenance mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment. Your expertise in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems will be vital as you tackle both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks. With competitive pay starting at $32.03 per hour and opportunities for career growth, this position not only offers a chance to work with a passionate team but also the satisfaction of contributing to the well-being of our communities. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Union Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in maintenance, preferably in food and beverage.
• Professional welding experience and familiarity with refrigeration systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Ensure machinery operates efficiently through planned and unplanned maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Welding (Mig/Tig)

Basic Math Skills

Hand Tool Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training

Tools

PLC Systems

HVAC Systems

Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Toledo Ice Cream is a DFA company that has 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:

• $32.03 /hour starting rate
• $0.25/hr shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift openings
• $2.00/hr shift premium after 2,000 hours worked with Company

AVAILABLE SHIFTS: ALL SHIFTS - M-F 8hrs/day

Occasional Saturdays may be required

BENEFITS:

• Teamsters 20 Union membership and 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired
• Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
• Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment
• Professional welding experience: Mig/Tig (Tig strongly preferred)
• Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
• May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks

An Equal Opportunity Employer