Plant Maintenance Technician

Hiland Dairy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician in Dallas, TX for a full-time role. The technician will perform basic maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires the ability to work overtime and adapt to varying shifts. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data recording, and basic electrical/mechanical systems experience to maintain optimal equipment performance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• English as primary language; bilingual helpful depending on business needs.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and accurately record data.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical/troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Must be 18+ and pass pre-employment testing and physical evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventative maintenance inspections and service on production equipment per specifications.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to performance standards.
• Interface with electronic systems; diagnose and repair electronic equipment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities using a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comply with all safety, OSHA, and company rules and use PPE as required.
• Bring personal tools necessary to perform duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Data recording

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certificate

Tools

Electrical systems experience

Conveyors experience

Hydraulic systems experience

Pneumatic systems experience

Job description

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Plant Maintenance Technician

Full Time Manual Labor Dallas, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12397

Salary Range: $28.62 To $34.84 Hourly

The Plant Maintenance performs basic installations, maintains, and repairs production and manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.

Responsibilities :

• Perform BASIC preventative maintenance inspection and service on all production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.
• Perform BASIC troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards.
• Interface, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic computerized systems and equipment
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset and assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
• Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving are required.
• Must pass pre-employment testing and physical evaluation and be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Experience with conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
• Experience with hydraulic-high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, and troubleshooting).
• Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).
• Review rating instructions.
• Experience with high-speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
• Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications preferred but not required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of continued education and experience.
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with a full range of body motion.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an office environment, extended periods in a cold, damp and hot environment.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Night shift; 10 hour shift; 5 days a week