Maintenance Technician

Idaho Milk Products•Jerome, ID

20d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production facility. This position requires flexibility to meet evolving business needs, including regular standby assignments and occasional off-hour work. Technicians perform a wide range of tasks to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in alignment with safety standards and predictive maintenance practices, supporting the plant’s operational goals.

Requirements

High School Education/Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial milk or dairy processing plant.
Electrical industrial experience preferred.
Experience with prior preventative maintenance systems.
Centrifugal pump maintenance experience.
Understanding of industrial plant safety practices.
Working knowledge of dairy processing equipment and plant facilities.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
Excellent problem-solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Ability to be flexible, execute plans, strategies and achieve desired results.
Ability to work collaboratively to achieve defined goals on time.
Adept at solving problems, analyzing information, highlighting relevant information and suggesting appropriate actions.
Adapts to changes in the work environment while managing competing demands and the ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle and/or heavy construction equipment
Use of a computer, mechanical hand tools, welders, lifts, multi-meter, ammeter and megohmmeter, drill press, grinders, saws, cutting, torches, and pipe threaders.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Able to lift up to 100lbs occasionally, up to 50lbs regularly.

Nice To Haves

An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
Sanitary TIG welding experience preferred.
Familiarity with Allen Bradley drives is a plus.

Responsibilities

Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations.
Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility equipment.
Perform emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
Diagnose issues, replace or repair parts, and test equipment for proper functionality.
Complete work orders, execute preventive maintenance schedules, and assist with new equipment installation.
Conduct minor and major repairs on plant equipment.
Perform skilled maintenance activities, including construction, welding, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing tasks.
Execute welding projects as needed.
Work in confined spaces and operate aerial lifts.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.