Maintenance Technician
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Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America

Location: Rockford,IL, USA

Date: 2024-12-12T08:59:01Z

Job Description:

**Job Description**

Kemps, a DFA company, is hiring for an off-shift Plant Maintenance Technician for our Rockford, IL facility.

This is a full-time, union position with a starting pay of $30.20 - $34.20/hour based on experience / certifications.

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.

+ Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas, or air required for operations).

+ Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations

+ Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

+ Performing preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data)

+ Line manufacturing support systems (ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery, PH house)

+ Complete work orders in a timely manner 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 paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.

+ Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor.

+ Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

+ Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

+ Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

+ Responsible for food safety, pre*requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

+ Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

**BENEFITS:**

+ Union 401(k) with company contribution

+ Competitive pay

+ Paid vacation and holidays*

+ Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

+ Comprehensive healthcare benefits

+ Employee referral program

+ Uniforms provided

+ Work for dairy farm families

**Requirements**

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

+ Minimum two years 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

+ 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 holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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