Skilled Maintenance Mechanic

Dairy Farmers of America; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemps Ice Cream plant, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America, seeks a maintenance mechanic for night shift (Sun–Thu, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM) at the Rochester, MN facility. The role pays $34.05/hour and requires hands-on expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and refrigeration systems, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualified candidates will have a Bum course or 3 years of maintenance experience, and proficient PC skills (Excel/Word).

Qualifications

• Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems competency.
• Refrigeration understanding and ammonia system safety.
• Basic PC skills; Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• BUM course completed or 3 years maintenance experience.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Refrigeration

PC skills

Communication

Education

Maintenance experience or training equivalent

Job description

This position is at Kemps Ice Cream plant a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America(DFA).

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11pm--7:30am

Wage: $34.05/hour(2nd Class) full scale.

Class is based on skills and knowledge.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate the ability to work without supervision.
• Recognized by peers and production leaders as being a competent mechanic with effective problem solving & troubleshooting skills.
• Understands Equipment importance of run time while exhibiting sense of urgency.
• Basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems competency.
• Understands critical plant systems, and able to enable and/or disable as needed.
• Proficient in basic PC skills, Excel, Word and other programs as required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills within cross functional team.
• Refrigeration understanding, demonstrates Ammonia system requirements, operation and safe procedures.
• Demonstrated preventative maintenance needs, work-order and PM systems and prioritizing for plant operation.

BUM course completed, equivalent training, or 3 years Maintenance experience.

An Equal Opportunity Employer