MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Turlock
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description10:30 PM - 7:00 AM, Tuesday - SaturdaySunday - Monday OffGeneral Purpose: The main purpose of this role to support production and to ensure the equipment is operating at its optimum level and producing a quality product. The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, utilities, etc.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Locate, diagnose and repair any problem causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performancePerform work with minimum downtime and interference with operations concernPerform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiencyWork with the SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levelsComplete changeovers and overhauls on all packaging and canning machineryMake repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gear boxes and motorsOperate, monitor and troubleshoot various systems throughout the plant i.e.: water, steam, air and water cooling systems and associated pumps and valvesCorrect GMP discrepanciesInteract with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance supervisionAssist in other maintenance areas as directed or neededMaintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issuesDedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arriveFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsExhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgmentAdhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformityAttend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)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 requiredPayCompetitive pay - $28.39 to $34.85 per hour based on experienceRate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AMPaid OvertimeBENEFITSMedicalDentalVision401k Employer MatchLife Insurance - Company PaidAD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid144 hours of Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick TimeSign-On Bonus $1,500RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED required2 years in a food processing or manufacturing environmentBasic Electrical skillsBasic knowledge of welding, metal fabrication and plumbingKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be able to pass the skills testTIG, Sanitary stainless steel pipe (purge welding)Must be able to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machineryAmmonia refrigeration knowledgeMust have own basic toolsMust be flexible to work any shift and / or days of the weekMust be able to stand and be on feet for up to 12 hoursMust be able to lift up to 50 LbsAbility to use simple math, adding, subtracting, multiplication and divisionAbility to take measurementsAbility to troubleshoot machinery and equipment without supervisionAbility to read and follow instructionsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity EmployerPay Range $28.39 to $34.85 per hour

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