**Job Description** **Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm** **General Purpose:** Maintain plant and equipment in good working order. Provide guidance and support to other team members on shift. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** + Assist management to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed according to schedule. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs. + Repair and maintenance of all plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, compressors, cooling yard, utility, and production equipment. + Provide guidance and support to other team members. + Assist in development of maintenance department shift schedules and attendance. + Oversee addressing of elevated issues. Ensure daily jobs and work orders assignments reflect appropriate priorities. + Ensure maintenance team has a good understanding of work practices and procedures. + Maintain and order repair and maintenance parts, supplies, tools, and equipment related to assigned areas of responsibility. + Demonstrate ownership and responsibility of assigned area by following through with work orders, repairs, parts request and contractor work. + Develop, implement, and support preventative maintenance programs + Provide daily status information to leadership. + Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive. + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements + Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. + Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity. + Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) + Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts. + 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 General Education Degree (GED) + 5 years of maintenance work experience in industrial setting with extensive knowledge in one trade (preferably HVAC with boilers and chillers) + Certification and/or License + May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications and/or licenses for continued employment + Trade specialty certification or licensure preferred **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_** + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems + Knowledge of dairy industry, including production processes and products + Knowledge of machine shop equipment + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing + Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures + Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process + Able to perform minor electrical work (i.e. change pump motors and diagnose motor control problems) + Able to use standard maintenance tools + Able to perform routine repairs and minor projects from planning to installation + Able to perform routine preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records + Able to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick) + Able to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems + Able to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner + Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork + Able to multi-task and problem solve + Able to be proactive in seeking solutions + Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail + Able to work under tight deadlines with flexibility + Able to prioritize and plan work + Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities + Able to work independently and as part of a team + Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism + Able to follow directions and meet deadlines + Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision + Able to read, write, and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer **Pay Range** $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, Depending on Experience