Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
General Purpose:
Maintain plant and equipment in good working order. Provide guidance and support to other team members on shift.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist management to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed according to schedule. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs.
- Repair and maintenance of all plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, compressors, cooling yard, utility, and production equipment.
- Provide guidance and support to other team members.
- Assist in development of maintenance department shift schedules and attendance.
- Oversee addressing of elevated issues. Ensure daily jobs and work orders assignments reflect appropriate priorities.
- Ensure maintenance team has a good understanding of work practices and procedures.
- Maintain and order repair and maintenance parts, supplies, tools, and equipment related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrate ownership and responsibility of assigned area by following through with work orders, repairs, parts request and contractor work.
- Develop, implement, and support preventative maintenance programs
- Provide daily status information to leadership.
- Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
- Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
- Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 5 years of maintenance work experience in industrial setting with extensive knowledge in one trade (preferably HVAC with boilers and chillers)
- Certification and/or License
- May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications and/or licenses for continued employment
- Trade specialty certification or licensure preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Knowledge of dairy industry, including production processes and products
- Knowledge of machine shop equipment
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
- Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process
- Able to perform minor electrical work (i.e. change pump motors and diagnose motor control problems)
- Able to use standard maintenance tools
- Able to perform routine repairs and minor projects from planning to installation
- Able to perform routine preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
- Able to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick)
- Able to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems
- Able to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
- Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
- Able to multi-task and problem solve
- Able to be proactive in seeking solutions
- Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work under tight deadlines with flexibility
- Able to prioritize and plan work
- Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
- Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- Able to read, write, and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer