Plant Maintenance Technician - Predictive & Root Cause

Portales Dairy Products; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Portales Dairy Products is seeking a maintenance technician to perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on all plant mechanical systems, including utilities, process systems, and waste handling.

Responsibilities include DFA procedures, SAP reporting, and working in a 24x7 manufacturing environment. Applicants should have 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience, be able to read/write English, and follow safety and GMP/HACCP policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of mechanical experience and maintenance
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of general mechanical concepts

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on all mechanical systems at the plant, including utility and process systems
• Complete SAP reporting and document maintenance activities
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair plant systems per DFA procedures
• Participate in plant projects and expansions
• Follow safety, GMP, HACCP, and all plant policies
• Attend scheduled training sessions
• Provide communication to support teams and escalate as needed
• Back fill for absences with overtime as required
• Demonstrate ownership of tools in a 24x7 manufacturing environment
• Work within budget and perform timely repairs
• Perform root cause analysis
• Maintain repairs within departmental budget

Skills

Analytical skills

General mechanical knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Portales Dairy Products is seeking a maintenance technician to perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on all plant mechanical systems, including utilities, process systems, and waste handling.

Responsibilities include DFA procedures, SAP reporting, and working in a 24x7 manufacturing environment. Applicants should have 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience, be able to read/write English, and follow safety and GMP/HACCP policies.