Maintenance Technician - Turlock, United States - Dairy Farmers of America

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    Description

    2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday
    Sunday - Monday Off

    General Purpose: The main purpose of this role to support production and to ensure the equipment is operating at its optimum level and producing a quality product. The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, utilities, etc.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Locate, diagnose and repair any problem causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance
  • Perform work with minimum downtime and interference with operations concern
  • Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
  • Work with the SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels
  • Complete changeovers and overhauls on all packaging and canning machinery
  • Make repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gear boxes and motors
  • Operate, monitor and troubleshoot various systems throughout the plant i.e.: water, steam, air and water cooling systems and associated pumps and valves
  • Correct GMP discrepancies
  • Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance supervision
  • Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
  • Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
  • 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
  • Pay

  • Competitive pay - $28.39 to $34.85 per hour per hour based on experience
  • Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
  • Paid Overtime
  • BENEFITS

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Life Insurance – Company Paid
  • AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
  • 144 hours of Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Sign-On Bonus $1,500

  • Minimum Requirements:

    Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2 years in a food processing or manufacturing environment
  • Basic Electrical skills
  • Basic knowledge of welding, metal fabrication and plumbing
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to pass the skills test
  • TIG, Sanitary stainless steel pipe (purge welding)
  • Must be able to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery
  • Ammonia refrigeration knowledge
  • Must have own basic tools
  • Must be flexible to work any shift and / or days of the week
  • Must be able to stand and be on feet for up to 12 hours
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs
  • Ability to use simple math, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
  • Ability to take measurements
  • Ability to troubleshoot machinery and equipment without supervision
  • Ability to read and follow instructions
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English


  • An Equal Opportunity Employer