What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician Class C/B/A - 1st Shift position at Dairy Farmers of America?
**Join DFA's team at St. Albans **
SIGN ON BONUS - $2,500
Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation.
- Plumbing 2) Welding 3) Refrigeration/HVAC 4) Boiler Operator / Maintenance 5) Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
. 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
Requirements:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
. High school diploma or equivalent
. Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
. 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
. Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
. Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
. Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
. Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
. Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
. Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
. Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
. Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
. Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
. Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
. Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
. Able to work effectively in a team environment
. Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
. Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
. Basic computer skills
. Must be able to read, write and speak English
