Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Dairy Process Systems

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Dairy Process Systems

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Join Hilmar Cheese Company, where we transform locally sourced milk into cheeses, whey proteins, and lactose that power products from sliced cheese to infant formula across 50+ countries. Since 1984, our commitment to innovation and sustainability has fueled growth—and we’re inviting you to keep our advanced processing lines running at their best.

$28.00/hr - $40.00/hr

You’ll partner with production operators to diagnose issues fast, complete precise corrective repairs, and tackle scheduled preventive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime. You’ll document work thoroughly so maintenance history and time are accurate and actionable.

• Use hand and power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, and articulating boom lifts to execute maintenance tasks and projects.
• Interpret blueprints; create layout sketches as needed.
• Operate a plasma cutter for fabrication and repairs.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns using sound troubleshooting methods.
• Troubleshoot and wire 3‑phase motors.
• Troubleshoot and repair 110V and 24V control wiring.
• Rebuild centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Follow all HCC safety procedures; engage actively with production to coordinate repairs.
• Prioritize work and own results—delivering to our core value of Excellence.
• Invest in your development through training held before, during, and after shifts—and on scheduled days off.
• Coach teammates and support buddy/on‑the‑job training.
• Champion food safety and sanitation policies; report incidents and opportunities; participate in root cause analysis and improvement work.
• Put safety first—report observations and join departmental safety teams.
• May participate on ERT and Hazmat teams.

• Proficient in English: read, write, speak, and comprehend.
• 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience OR completion of a technical program.
• Solid knowledge of basic hand tools and the ability to explain your troubleshooting approach.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules (day/swing/graveyard).
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate or coursework in Industrial Maintenance, Automotive or Diesel Equipment repair, or related field.
• 1 year of SAP experience.
• 2 years in dairy manufacturing plus 1 year of operator‑based maintenance; OR 4 years industrial manufacturing and/or 2 years industrial/automotive/diesel/agricultural maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of gas, TIG, MIG, and arc welding.

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• High‑voltage systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Tape measure proficiency
• General maintenance and repair

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expect extensive standing and walking; frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working in tight spaces and ’ll push, pull, reach, bend, twist/turn, and perform repetitive movements while handling tools and components throughout a shift. Must be able to work in any task area of the cheese plant.

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. Every team member understands their role in producing safe, wholesome, high‑quality products.

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E-Verify.

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Management and Manufacturing

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