Maintenance Intern

Dairy Farmers of America • Zumbrota, MN

2d

About The Position

The Maintenance Intern helps ensure equipment operates effectively and efficiently. The role includes preventive maintenance, overhauls, modifications, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. The intern performs maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and utility equipment, supports installation of new equipment and preventive maintenance programs, documents repairs, and completes assigned work orders.

The position requires adherence to safety procedures and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) policies concerning good manufacturing practices, regulatory compliance, food safety, quality, and sanitation. The employee is expected to report nonconformities, attend required training—including Safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF training—and demonstrate DFA values through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. The work schedule includes on-call and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of company computer systems, specifically SAP.
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment.
• Proficient computer usage.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and foster good teamwork.
• Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform mechanical overhauls on pumps, motor bearing changes, and piping projects.
• Ability to perform preventive, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Ability to perform electrical repairs, including motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to perform fan repairs, motor changes, and pump overhauls.
• Ability to perform tasks safely and systematically, and without constant supervision.
• Ability to understand basic types of plant controls and how they affect the process.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to satisfactorily weld stainless and black iron pipe, or advanced welding training with the ability to apply that knowledge on the job.
• Ability to demonstrate refrigeration-system skills throughout the plant, or heating and air conditioning training with the ability to apply that knowledge on the job.
• Ability to work satisfactorily on 110-, 240-, and 480-volt systems and troubleshoot electrical problems, or electrical training with the ability to apply that knowledge on the job.
• Ability to maintain plant plumbing and locate and correct problems.
• Ability to maintain the boiler and locate problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and utility-related equipment in compliance with safety procedures.
• Support the installation of new equipment and the implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Document all repairs and complete assigned work orders.
• Perform welding, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and boiler maintenance tasks, including locating and correcting problems.
• Perform mechanical overhauls, including work on pumps, motor bearings, piping, fans, and motors.
• Perform required preventive, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Follow DFA GMP, quality, safety, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Report nonconformities and attend required training, including Safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF training.
• Work safely and systematically, collaborate effectively, follow directions, meet deadlines, and perform tasks without constant supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED