**Job Description** **Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a 2** **nd** **shift Maintenance Technician.** **We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!** **External Candidate ~$1,500.00 sign-on bonus!** **GENERAL PURPOSE** Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, 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 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 employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Requirements** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, 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. + Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment. + Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred. + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams. + Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time. + Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner. + Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs. + Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation. + Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures. + Able to adapt and manage to change effectively. + Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision. + Able to work effectively in a team environment. + Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems. + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. + Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. + Basic computer skills + Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer **Pay Range** 29.00