Maintenance Tech II

Borden Dairy•London, KY

About The Position

Borden Dairy is seeking a safety-conscious and quality-focused Maintenance Technician 2 to install, maintain, and repair production and manufacturing equipment. The role also includes inspecting equipment for proper functioning and performing preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The technician is expected to meet company performance standards, support process improvements, and comply with company safety policies and regulatory requirements. Personal protective equipment must be used in accordance with OSHA regulations, and the technician must possess and maintain the personal tools needed for the job. The position requires physical activity, including frequent standing, walking, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pulling, and bending through a full range of motion. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in hot or cold climates. Overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts may be required. Job level and compensation are commensurate with experience and certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three years of related experience and/or training in equipment maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Moderate knowledge of and/or experience with PLC systems.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurately record data.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts as required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with a full range of motion.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, typically lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move items exceeding 100 lbs.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in hot and cold climates.
Possess and maintain personal tools necessary to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.
Experience and/or certification in basic electrical systems, including starters, fuses, contacts, and relays.
Experience with conveyors, including air cylinders, diverters, sensors, and motor/speed controls.
Experience with electrical system installation, frequency drives, and troubleshooting.
Experience with electronics such as level probes, flow meters, and drives/VFDs.
Experience with gearing and gear boxes, including rebuilds, ordering parts, and machining parts.
Experience with hydraulic systems, including high-pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, and troubleshooting.
Experience with kinematics, such as line-speed and sprocket-size ratios.
Experience with packaging or high-speed production, such as bottling or consumer products.
Experience with pneumatics, including solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, and troubleshooting.
Experience with pneumatic air-compression systems, including valves and cylinders.
Experience with preventive maintenance computer charts and data.
Experience with pumps, including troubleshooting, replacing seals or motors, and understanding specifications.
PLC, HVAC, ammonia, refrigeration, or other specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform complete preventive maintenance inspections and services on production and manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to meet company performance standards.
Identify and support process improvements using a continuous improvement mindset.
Comply with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Use personal protective equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Possess and maintain personal tools necessary to perform job duties.
Inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer specifications.

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