Maintenance Technician II

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician II to join our team at Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI). As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our manufacturing plant equipment.

• Provide maintenance support to ensure the smooth operation of plant equipment
• Respond to maintenance-related issues in a timely manner and resolve problems efficiently
• Ensure safe operations by adhering to Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures
• Maintain clean work areas and tool accountability
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
• Start up, operate, shut down, and maintain plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Knowledge and experience with VFDs and various size motors
• Knowledge and experience with PLCs
• Perform boiler operation, maintenance, recordkeeping, and ensure boilers are running safely and efficiently
• Maintain ammonia refrigeration system
• Locate and isolate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
• Remove and fix defective parts and equipment to get the equipment running efficiently with minimal interruption to production
• Assist in root cause analysis to prevent issues from happening again
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and using measuring instruments
• Perform mig, tig, and stick welding for various types of metals, including food-grade stainless steel, steel, and aluminum
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies
• Demonstrate a cooperative effort to train and assist operators and peers in all aspects of equipment maintenance and operation, problem identification, and problem-solving skills
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance
• Documents downtime concisely, documents problems, and corrective actions taken
• Interact with vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient repair, parts stocking, and maintenance of plant equipment and systems
• Assist in the development of maintenance projects, assemble the bill of materials, and work with management on upgrades and modifications for plant enhancement
• Participate in task meetings; suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies
• Function as an engaged team member and contribute to the site's continuous improvement efforts
• Perform pneumatic, hydraulic system troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical and electrical related issues
• Diagnose, install, and repair all plant systems
• Effectively pass-down to next shift personnel, unfinished repairs, and unresolved maintenance/production issues
• Participation in the Emergency Response program is required
• Assists with training new employees
• Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety, Employee Safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Associates degree from a two-year college in a related technical field or certificate or diploma from a trade school in a related field is preferred
• Prior maintenance experience in food manufacturing, preferably the dairy or cheese industry, is preferred
• 1-2 years of skilled experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, or other combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of skilled experience with PLCs
• 3-5 years of skilled experience with VFDs and various size motors
• Ability to obtain an Electrical/Boilers License
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.