Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

St. Paul Beverage Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain property and production assets. The role helps ensure the continued operation of machinery and equipment across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems. The position follows applicable safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of maintenance or related experience involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC systems; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience with equipment such as lubrication, 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, identify potential problems, and take corrective action to prevent failures or downtime.
Ability to safely use maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
Ability to perform maintenance 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 perform basic arithmetic 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 electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, or a related area.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance or repairs on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment and systems, 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 installation of new equipment.
Assist operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
Complete work orders promptly 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 current on 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 planned tasks.
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.