Meadow Gold has immediate job openings for skilled Plant Maintenance Technicians, 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.

Meadow Gold

is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.

Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.

OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

$36.00 per hour based on experience also eligible for $1/hr pay raises each of the next 2 years pending completion of a 90-day probation period.

$3,000 sign on bonus

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:

Thursday - Monday 10:00PM - 6:30AM

BENEFITS:

Union pension plan and 401(k)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays*

Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee rewards

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures

Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance

Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

Support the installation of new equipment

Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

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

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

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

High school diploma or GED preferred

Three years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility

Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry

Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC

Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment

In-depth knowledge of blow mold operation, troubleshooting and repair where applicable

Freon refrigeration where applicable, license or equivalent experience

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Must be able to handle basic hand tools

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume

May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/91813C321A7440DA.

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