Maintenance Tech-3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Archdale, NC

21h

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech performs general maintenance and mechanical activities to help ensure equipment operates effectively and efficiently. The role applies general proficiency in preventative maintenance, overhauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. The position maintains and repairs production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment and systems, supports new equipment installation, and assists operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize downtime. It also includes maintaining the building interior and potentially business property and outside grounds. The employee documents work, reports supply needs, communicates equipment or production concerns, identifies process-improvement opportunities, and follows safety, food-safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
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 routine maintenance and repairs independently and assist with more complicated repairs.
Ability to perform minor projects from planning through installation.
Ability to follow directions 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.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a trade or technical school in an area 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 and repairs on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment or systems, following safety procedures.
Perform preventative maintenance.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Support installation of new equipment.
Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
Complete work orders promptly while maintaining quality standards.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform job duties.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees, and notify them of problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Document repairs and complete paperwork accurately and legibly in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Help maintain parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to a supervisor.
Maintain the building interior, including doors, paint touchups, lighting, HVAC filters, and bathroom fixtures, and perform other duties to keep the building functioning well.
May maintain business property and outside grounds.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous-improvement mindset.
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.