Maintenance Technician - 1st & 2nd shift
About The Position
We are a leading dairy/cheesemaking operation dedicated to producing high-quality products through safe, consistent, and efficient manufacturing practices. We take pride in our people and are committed to providing a positive, team-oriented workplace. We are a subsidiary of the Michigan Milk Producers Association. A dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. We are seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians for 1st shift and 2nd shift positions to join our team and help ensure the smooth, reliable operation of our production facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and systems to minimize downtime while upholding the highest safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Journeyman card or four (4) years of equivalent manufacturing experience
- Ability to obtain an industrial lift truck operator permit
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check
Nice To Haves
- Heat exchanger (Plate, Shell/Tube, Triple Tube or other) maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Hot water set operation, maintenance, and monitoring
- Ice builder operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
- Separator and related systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
- Homogenizer pump maintenance and repair
- HVAC PM, CM, and monitoring.
- Awareness of and compliance with all HACCP, USDA, FDA, SQF, MDA, GMP, and Food Safety Standard.
Responsibilities
- Pump/motor maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Valve maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Variable speed drive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Fan and blower maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Steam Boiler control monitoring.
- Ability to fill out monitoring log sheets and charts
- Air compressor and related systems maintenance, and monitoring.
- Ammonia system monitoring.
- Glycol systems operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
- Basic skill in troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to learn Pasteurizer and related systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
- OSHA Knowledge of safe work practices
- Understanding of liquid flow in process piping through pumps, valves and lines.
- Other tasks may be assigned as required to properly maintain production equipment, structures, grounds or utilities.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
- Paid time off
- Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Employee feedback and suggestion forums
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
