Plant Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,328,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension plan and 401(k)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee work

Job summary

Meadow Gold, a DFA dairy brand, is seeking Plant Maintenance Technicians to maintain and repair production assets and utility systems across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read schematics, support equipment installation, and help minimize downtime. Benefits include union pension, healthcare, paid vacation, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years minimum maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment and utilities.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to ensure reliability and performance.
• Read manuals and schematics to perform required service.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and train operators as needed.
• Document repairs and maintain SOP-compliant records.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Electronic control

HVAC

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Schematics

Electrical meters

Hand and power tools

Job description

Meadow Gold has immediate job openings for skilled Plant Maintenance Technicians, 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.

Meadow Gold 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 TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $35.00 per hour based on experience also eligible for $1/hr pay raises each of the next 2 years pending completion of a 90-day probation period.
• $3,000 sign on bonus

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:

Sunday - Thursday 10:00PM - 6:30AM

Friday and Saturday off

BENEFITS:

• Union pension plan and 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Three years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• 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
• In-depth knowledge of blow mold operation, troubleshooting and repair where applicable
• Freon refrigeration where applicable, license or equivalent experience
• 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 holiday

An Equal Opportunity Employer