Maintenance Technician

Aurora Dairy Corp.•Columbia, MO

21h•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience with high-speed packaging equipment.
Education and/or experience supporting industrial networking.
Education and/or experience supporting Rockwell Automation, PLCs and VFDs.
Education and/or experience programming or altering programs in PLCs, HMI, VFD, RSlinx.
Education and/or experience installing and calibrating industrial sensors, meters, level, temperature, PH and flow.
Good communication skills with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task.
Ability to utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects and repairs.

Nice To Haves

two years’ associates/technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to their immediate supervisor.
Responsible for inspection, diagnosis and repair of all plant equipment.
Knowledge of PLC, mechanical, electrical, refrigeration systems and process technology.
Diagnose and repair computerized control systems, including HVAC. Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts for industrial equipment.
General shop and building maintenance and repairs and maintain all associated records and inventory.
Provide assistance to other team members in the performance of equipment repairs.
Other tasks as scheduled and assigned by Shift Lead.
Participate in training fellow maintenance team members and other plant employees.
Ensure open communications with all team members to allow for work place effectiveness.
Maintain professionalism in handling work situations.
Work with immediate supervisor on any specific/required skill development.
Maintain work areas in accordance with established standards, i.e., GMP, SQF requirements.
Works safely and complies with all aspects of the AOD Employee Safety Manual.