Maintenance Tech I

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech I performs maintenance and mechanical work to keep equipment operating effectively and efficiently. The role includes general and preventative maintenance, overhauls, modifications, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. The employee works with limited supervision, receiving oversight on complex or new assignments, and serves as an informal resource to less-experienced colleagues. The position maintains production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment and systems. It supports equipment installation, helps operators troubleshoot and reduce downtime, completes and documents work orders, communicates equipment concerns, and contributes to process improvements. The role also requires compliance with safety procedures, state and federal health and safety regulations, good manufacturing practices, and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, HVAC, or related experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with a variety of equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment.
Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, and wiring diagrams.
Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.
Ability to safely use maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
Ability to perform maintenance activities and repairs independently and assist with more complicated repairs.
Ability to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning through installation.
Ability to present options and ideas for current processes or procedures.
Ability to adapt to and manage change effectively.
Ability to perform tasks without constant supervision and work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to diagnose problems and take appropriate steps to find solutions.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a trade or technical school in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, or plumbing.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance or repairs on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment and systems while following safety procedures.
Perform preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections to assess reliability and performance.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform 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 hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform duties.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Document repairs and complete required paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous improvement mindset.
Anticipate parts requirements, follow purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of task performance.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.