HIL - Plant Maintenance

Required Skills

• Welding – Must be able to arc and heli arc weld.
• Electrical – Must possess extensive experience with 3-phase wiring, electrical controls, programmable controllers, and must possess strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Refrigeration – Familiar with ammonia systems used for refrigeration.
• Hours – Start times may vary, normally 8 ½ hour shifts per day. Overtime may be required.

The Dairy Industrial Maintenance Mechanic shall be responsible for repairs and maintenance of mechanical, air, electrical, and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow molding, filling and material handling equipment. Duties include following blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welders, and precision measuring instruments.

Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantle machines and equipment to access problem areas, using hand and power tools. Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Remove and replace worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals. Re‑align and adjust components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and diagrams.

Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, measure, cut, thread, and install new pipe. Start machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repair broken parts using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools. May modify computer‑controlled functions on various equipment.

Must be able to work in very hot (>100 °F) and very cold (20 °F below zero) environments, as well as in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods. Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work at heights both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations. Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant.

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and follow blueprint, wiring diagrams, and service manuals and fill out written reports.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

26.1 Hourly Wage

HIL – Plant Maintenance I
• Norman, Oklahoma, United States, 73071