**Job Description** **General Purpose:** Works as a part of the Maintenance team to keep all equipment operating effectively and efficiently. Intermediate skill set with preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Working practical knowledge of basic maintenance shop equipment with the ability to trouble shoot and problem-solve. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** + Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment. + Support the installation of new equipment. + Assist the operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime. + Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant mission, vision, and core values + Adhere to all safety policies and procedures – report all safety related issues. + Follow all Dairy Farmers of America, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. + Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety. + Work independently to troubleshoot and make mechanical and electrical repairs. + Dedicate effort to safety -- as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrived. + Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement. + Adhere to all Dairy Farmers of America Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity. + Attend required training, including but not limited to: Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). + Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to: Search, Create, Document and Close all Maintenance Work Orders. + Source and Order Maintenance Items from Catalogue Suppliers, examples: Grainger, Fastenal, Motion, Lowes + 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. **Requirements** **Minimum Requirements:** **_Education and Experience_** + High School Diploma or GED required. + Mechanically and electrically inclined individual with maintenance experience preferred. + Learning orientation – Ability to learn and properly use testing and repair equipment such as: Ultrasonic Testers, IR Scanners, DMM, Shaft Alignment Equipment, Etc. **_Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities_** + Use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner. + Able to perform minor projects. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines) + Able to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion. + Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on all pieces of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records. + Able to follow process control variables and schematics and diagnose system problems. + Hands on experience performing Industrial Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting: Pumps, Motors, VFD’s, Valves and Controls): 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 480 VAC, Single and Three Phase Power + Ability to read: Mechanical, Electrical Drawings, Process, and Instrumentation Drawings (PID) + Able to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner. + Good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others. + Able to successfully complete a written maintenance test. + Basic computer skills: MS Office Suite: Email/Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, SAP **Travel:** ☒No travel required ☐5%-15% (1-3 times per year) ☐15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter) ☐25%-50% (up to 1 week per month) ☐50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month) ☐75%-100% (3+ weeks per month) An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans **Pay Range** 23.08 - 29.00