Plant Maintenance Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

Toledo Ice Cream is a DFA company that has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

• $35.53 per hour starting rate
• $0.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift openings
• $2.00 per hour shift premium after 2,000 hours worked with Company OR immediate with commensurate skill-set

All – 5 days/week (8‑10 hours/day)

Third shift currently priority – will be interviewing 3rd shift candidates first.

Some Saturdays may be required.

• Teamsters 20 Union:
  Pension plan & comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High school diploma or GED preferred; formal engineering/maintenance training a plus
• 1+ year maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food & beverage preferred)
• 1+ year hands‑on experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, HVAC, or computer‑controlled equipment
• Experience with industrial equipment (lubrication, material handling, motor/relay/process control, packaging)
• TIG welding experience required
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred
• Basic math skills and proficiency with hand tools
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, noisy environments with potential exposure to chemicals or allergens
• Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must pass all pre‑employment screenings

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans