1st Shift - Maintenance Technician

Kemps•Fort Wayne, IN

7d•$32

About The Position

Kemps Dairy is hiring a skilled plant Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain property and production assets. The role helps ensure ongoing operation of machinery and equipment across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment, as well as utility systems. The position is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a 3-2-2, 12-hour schedule, averaging 42 hours every two weeks. Pay starts at $32 per hour and is based on experience, abilities, and skills. Kemps Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA manufactures dairy products including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, and dairy ingredients. The company describes its work as delivering dairy products to communities and enriching them.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Highly motivated, with a positive attitude.
Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings.
At least two years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility; food and beverage industry experience is preferred.
At least two years of experience in one or more technical areas: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, millwright, pipe fitting, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, or HVAC.
At least one year of experience with a variety of equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to handle basic hand tools.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift; occasional climbing or balancing is required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume.
May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, or allergens.
Willingness to work occasional flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Maintenance experience in the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

Care for and maintain property and production assets.
Complete planned and unplanned maintenance to ensure continued operation of machinery and equipment.
Maintain production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic, and hydraulic capacities.