What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Dairyfood USA, Inc.?
Dairyfood USA, one of the largest specialty cheesemakers in North America, is currently hiring a 1st shift Maintenance Technician at our production facility located in the heart of America’s Dairyland, Blue Mounds, WI.
Job Purpose:
This position performs complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum and technical tasks related to equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repair, to include both servo-mechanically and electro-mechanically operated equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety guidelines and policies.
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of the equipment used in production and packaging of a dairy products
- Align, fit, or assemble component parts and hardware, using hand or power tools
- Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using a variety of devices, such as electronic voltmeters, amp clamps, and temperature probes
- Preform preventive maintenance functions such as cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing parts as needed per scheduled maintenance
- Operate newly repaired equipment to verify adequacy of repairs
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequence of assembly
- Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used in various areas of operation
- Ability to effectively communicate with operators, fellow maintenance staff, and supervision to perform required tasks
- Record parts or materials used and ordered or requisition new parts or materials as necessary using Inventory management software
Basic Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or the equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as in an electro-mechanical role
Preferred Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or the equivalent in education, training and experience
- Previous electro-mechanical experience in a food manufacturing plant
1st shift hours are 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, Mon - Fri. Saturday shifts are required as need and feature a double time shift premium.
Experience in a food processing facility is highly desired. We offer a $1,000 signing bonus, attendance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Dairyfood USA has many long-term dedicated employees. Are you interested in becoming a member of our team?
Apply via really or in-person.
Dairyfood USA, Inc.
2819 County Road F
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
(Corner of 18/151 & County Rd F)
608-437-5598
www.dairyfoodusa.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35