Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for a highly dependable team player to join our staff as a Maintenance Technician at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.

Shift: Fulltime alternating 12-hour night shifts (6pm-6:30am). Work three days one week, four days the next week. Off every other weekend.

Starting Rate: $32.50 per hour

Maintenance Technicians play an important role at Dairy Farmers of America in ensuring that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently.

• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and/or repairs to production and processing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Set up and adjust controllers (primarily Allen-Bradley).
• Assist machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure all repairs are documented.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all DFA GMP's. Clean work areas upon completing a project and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• 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.

Education and experience:

High school diploma/GED or Technical School. Minimum of 3 years skilled industrial maintenance experience. Strong electrical background. Prior experience in a food or bottling manufacturing environment a plus.

• Basic math skills
• Familiar with and have working knowledge of equipment
• Ability to interpret simple to complex blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification and fabrication. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess training / experience in at least two or more of the following areas:o PLC's and PLC programmingo Single and three phase industrial electricity and control systemso AC/DC drive Systemso Pneumatics / hydraulics systemso Welding practices and technique so Machining /fabricating practices and technique so Industrial boiler operationso Water Treatment Systemso HVAC Systems
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans