Maintenance Technician 3rd shift

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmer of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Maintenance Technician.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

External Candidate -$1,500.00 sign-on bonus

3rd Shift Monday- Friday 11 : 00 pm to 7 : 30 am

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate full prof iciency in maintenance / mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating ef fectively

and ef f iciently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modif ication, fabrication, welding,

and / or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight

focused on complex and / or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

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 ef f iciency 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation f rom trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls

PLC / HMI), mechanical, welding / fabrication, ref rigeration, plumbing, etc.

2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled

equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment An Equal Opportunity Employer