Location: Englewood,CO, USA
Meadow Gold has immediate job openings for skilled Plant Maintenance Technician, 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:
* $33.00-$35.00 per hour based on experience
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:
3rd Shift: 10PM-6:30AM
Sunday-Thursday
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*
* Employee referral program
* Tuition reimbursement*
* Uniforms provided
* Work for dairy farm families
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
* Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
* Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
* Assist with and/or 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
* Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies
* Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
* Support the installation of new equipment
* Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
* 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, identify opportunities to improve processes
* 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
* varies by company and governing CBAs