MAINTENANCE TECH

Creamland Dairy has an immediate job opening for a skilled plant maintenance mechanic, 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.

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

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.

Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance

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

Support the installation of new equipment

Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

Complete work orders in a timely manner, while 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 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, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

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.

Creamland 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 Creamland Dairy, we create milk, cottage cheese, sour cream and dips, 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

For this position you can make up to:

$29.90/HR

Schedule: Friday Saturday Sunday 10PM-10AM and 4 hours on Monday

Benefits:

Union pension plan and 401(k) or 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 rewards*

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement*

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company and governing CBAs