Utilities Mechanic - Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Employee appreciation events

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cumberland Dairy, a farmer-owned DFA brand, has immediate openings for a skilled Boiler Engineer. You will ensure boilers, chillers, and other utilities run efficiently, with duties including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery used in production.

The role supports a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (12‑hour shifts) and offers comprehensive benefits as part of DFA’s workforce. Join a team at a dairy facility serving family farmers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 4 years of maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC and HVAC experience.
• Valid Black Seal Operators License for boilers; NJ Blue Seal preferred.
• Knowledge of reading charts, blueprints, schematics.
• Ability to inspect equipment and take corrective action.
• OSHA and EPA standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant boilers, chiller systems, air compressors, wastewater, and other utilities.
• Install, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair plant machinery.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

HVAC

PLC

Safety inspections

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

OUR OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:

• Starting at $34 - $36 /hour – based on skillset level and experience

SCHEDULE:

2-2-3 based rotating turn schedule (12-hour shifts)

• Night Shift 6pm-6:30am

We Offer:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee appreciation events
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

JOB SUMMARY

Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for a skilled Boiler Engineer responsible in ensuring the Plant Boilers, Chiller Systems, Air Compressors, Wastewater, and other utility systems run efficiently by decreasing downtime due to mechanical challenges. This operator will assist with the installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery used for production.

Cumberland Dairy 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 fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• 4 years of maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Valid Black Seal Operators License for operation of the boilers required and (would prefer or be working towards) NJ Blue Seal Operators License for boiler and operation of refrigeration installed in the plant in accordance with the laws of the state of NJ
• Knowledge of and ability to read charts, blueprints, tables, and schematics
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
• Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards and requirements
• Knowledge of plant operations [or business function specific to the job description
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations regarding waste, air, wastewater, land application, and storm water
• Skill in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards
• Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize own work activities
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer