machine maintenance

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Holland, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining mechanical, air, electrical, and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow-molding, filling, and material handling equipment. This role requires adherence to blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specifications, utilizing hand tools, power tools, welders, and precision measuring instruments. The mechanic will visually and audibly inspect machines to diagnose malfunctions, dismantle equipment to access problem areas, and inspect/measure parts for wear or misalignment. Responsibilities include removing and replacing worn or defective parts, re-aligning and adjusting components, and repairing or replacing damaged pipes. The position also involves testing equipment after repairs, repairing broken parts using various tools and equipment, and potentially modifying computer-controlled functions. A key aspect of the role is working with and understanding boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other plant systems, as well as completing written reports.

Requirements

Must be able to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment used for production.
Must be able to perform welding repairs on production equipment as needed.
Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for single and three phase services.
Basic math knowledge.
Must be able to use a measuring tape.
Basic knowledge of hand tools.
Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

Ability to follow blueprints, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow-molding, filling, and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications, and using hand tools, power tools, welders, and precision measuring instruments.
Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area, using hand tools and power tools.
Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagram, and service manuals.
Re-aligns and adjusts components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams.
Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools.
May modify computer-controlled functions on various equipment.
Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant.
Will be filling out written reports.