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General Purpose: Ensures that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment, excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills. Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures
- Support the installation of new equipment
- Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
- Ensure all repairs are documented
- Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Attends required training, including but not limited to: GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.
- Perform other tasks and jobs as assigned
- Proactively identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement to include: Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Leader Standard Work
- Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have two (2) years formal mechanical education certificate or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to perform minor electrical work (ex. change pump motors, diagnose motor control problems, etc.)
- Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
- Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines.)
- Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (ex. rebuilding product pumps, water pumps, sanitary valves, samplers, packaging equipment, sifters, piping leaks).
- Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
- Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick).
- Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems.
- Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner.
- Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
- Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager
Licensing and Certification:
- Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, waste water, or plumbing licenses or certificates are a plus
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Dairy Farmers of America
Nov 21, 2024