1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the nation's largest dairy cooperative, where you'll be part of a team that helps keep our production equipment and facilities running smoothly. We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our Green Bay, WI plant on 1st shift.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift - Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Occasional overtime based on business and production needs

Why Join DFA?

• Competitive hourly pay with a tiered advancement structure (multiple maintenance skill levels based on experience and education)

• Attendance incentive: Earn an extra $1.00/hour each week with perfect attendance

• Full, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more

• Opportunities for training, advancement, and skill development in a growing, team-oriented environment

Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains production equipment and buildings to company standard.

Job Duties:

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• PC to PLC program maintenance, troubleshooting, and control devices
• Effectively use hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment
• Read electrical schematics
• Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical failure of operational equipment
• Set up new equipment lines and equipment changeovers
• Train production and other maintenance personnel
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete projects on due dates
• Work on electrical systems up to 480 VAC
• Strong knowledge in motor control circuits, automated valves and process controls
• Ensure that all processes are followed
• Complete daily work order log
• Complete PM's as assigned
• Follow parts check out procedure
• Follow all GMP standards
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance preferred or High School Diploma plus at least three years of related experience
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
• Experience with a Windows-based computer system (Microsoft Office programs and Maintenance Work Order software)
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as blueprints, schematics, work orders, etc.
• Ability to write standard documentation and effectively present information to other employees
• This position may require forklift certification

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans