MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II

Dairy Farmers of America•Albuquerque, NM

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Creamland Dairy has an immediate job opening for a skilled plant maintenance mechanic, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems. The role requires demonstrating full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. This includes performing general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Mechanic II will work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments, and will act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. Creamland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Creamland Dairy specifically creates milk, cottage cheese, sour cream and dips, providing families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, employees can help make a difference, as the company cares deeply about the well-being of its neighbors and friends and celebrates the diversity of its company and the world.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Minimum two-three years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
Subset license or certifications may be required
Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Must be able to handle basic hand tools
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday
Must be willing to work other duties as assigned

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
Other duties may be assigned as required