Plant Maintenance Technician

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 82,009,000 - 99,831,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP & Free discount programs after day

Medical (FSA/HSA), Dental, Vision & L2

Competitive Retirement plan after 6

FMLA after 1 year

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to perform basic installations, maintain and repair production equipment, and ensure reliable operation per manufacturer specifications. This is a full-time, night-shift, 10-hour days, five days a week role.

Ideal candidates read and write, do basic math, and can work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts. They should be able to work independently or in a team with strong analytical troubleshooting skills and

Qualifications

• English is the primary language; 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.

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.

Skills

Basic math

Read & write

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Analytical thinking

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

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Plant Maintenance Technician

Full Time Manual Labor Dallas, TX, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 12375

Salary Range: $28.62 To $34.84 Hourly

The Plant Maintenance I 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.

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.
• FMLA after 1 year

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.

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.

Benefits

• EAP & Free discount programs after day 1
• Medical (FSA/HSA), Dental, Vision & Life insurance after 30 days
• Competitive Retirement plan after 6 months
• FMLA after 1 year

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