Maintenance Mechanic

Hilmar Cheese Company • Dodge City, KS

71d • $27 - $40

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do.

Requirements

• English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
• 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience OR completion of technical program
• Competent knowledge of basic hand tools
• Ability to verbalize troubleshooting methods
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts (day/swing/graveyard)
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Completion of certificate or training program in Industrial Maintenance, Automotive or Diesel Equipment repair, or related coursework
• 1 year SAP experience
• 2 years of dairy manufacturing experience and 1 year of Operator based maintenance experience
• 4 years of Industrial Manufacturing experience and/or 2 years of Industrial, Automotive, Diesel, or Agricultural Maintenance experience
• Basic knowledge of gas, TIG, MIG and arc welding

Responsibilities

• Use basic power tools, welding tools, forklift, articulating booms, etc. to complete assigned projects
• Read blueprints and do layout work/sketches
• Use plasma cutter for various projects
• Timely analysis and repair of all breakdowns in plants using basic troubleshooting skills
• Troubleshoot and wire a 3-phase motor
• Troubleshoot and repair 110va and 24v control wiring
• Rebuild centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed according to HCC safety policies
• Demonstrate a high level of communication, cooperation and teamwork with production operators to maintain and repair plant equipment
• Properly prioritize issues and take personal accountability to make sure all repairs fit the core value of 'Excellence'
• Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off
• Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training
• Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Hold self and others accountable to HCC's food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates
• Participate in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required
• Prioritize safety above all other job duties by always having a safety-first approach
• Report any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up
• Participate in departmental safety teams
• May be required to participate in ERT and Hazmat teams

Benefits

• Salary Range: USD(27.73 - 40.06)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED