General Maintenance
Dairy Farmers of America•Huntington, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for lubricating and maintaining plant equipment to prevent equipment wear, reduce friction, and avoid costly production downtime by ensuring all moving parts are properly greased, oiled, and inspected. Support Maintenance whenever necessary to help facilitate reduced downtime and costly repairs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 0 to 1 year of maintenance, construction, warehouse, or related experience
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
- Able to use simple maintenance tools
- Able to follow directions
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Able to 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
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
Responsibilities
- Apply lubricants to heavy machinery, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and conveyors according to manufacturer specifications
- Conduct daily and weekly visual inspections of plant equipment to check for leaks, unusual noises, or signs of wear
- Monitor, sample, and replenish industrial fluids (e.g., hydraulic oils, coolants, and circulating oils)
- Swap out clogged or dirty air, oil, and hydraulic filters to maintain system efficiency
- Assist maintenance technicians or mechanics when extra hands are necessary (e.g., lifting and positioning)
- May complete repairs and replacements under the direction of a maintenance technician, mechanic or supervisor
- Clean and sweep the facility, clean up spills, replenish supplies, and sort recyclables and move them to the proper receptacle
- Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment
- Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Maintenance Planner
- Monitor and assist with parts stocking
- Maintain accurate and complete records; ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information
- Keep CMMS system (MVP1) up to date by completing work orders in the system daily
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
