2nd shift Maintenance Technician

Position: 2nd shift Maintenance Technician 3pm-11pm
Location: Zumbrota

2nd shift Maintenance Technician 3pm-11pm

#36469

Location:

Zumbrota, MN

Company:
Dairy Farmers of America

Category:
Minnesota

Job Description

General

Purpose:

Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment and excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures

* Support the installation of new equipment

* Assist the operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

* Ensure all repairs are documented

* Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant mission, vision, and core values

* Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

* Follow all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

* Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

* Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrived

* Exhibit the values and ethics of DFA through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement

* 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)

* 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

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

* High School Diploma or GED required

* Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work

* 2B Boilers License required

* SAP experience preferred

* Training program provided with financial incentives upon completion

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)

* Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders

* Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner

* Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)

* Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)

* Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

* Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)

* Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems

* Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner

* Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others

* Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager

* Basic computer skills

* Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Salary:

$30-$34/hour