Maintenance

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Fort Wayne, IN

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy Industrial Maintenance Mechanic shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow-molding, filling, and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications, and using hand tools, power tools, welders, and precision measuring instruments. Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area, using hand tools and power tools. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagram, and service manuals. Re-aligns and adjusts components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams. Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe. Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools. May modify computer- controlled functions on various equipment. Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant. Will be filling out written reports. Prairie Farms Dairy is seeking Career minded Maintenance Personnel. Our Maintenance Team is responsible for keeping our Prairie Farms dairy plant equipment and tracks in top condition.

Requirements

Mechanical: must be able to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment used for production.
Welding: must be able to perform welding repairs on production equipment as needed.
Electrical: Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for single and three phase services.
Basic math knowledge.
Must be able to use a measuring tape.
Basic knowledge of hand tools.
Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Must be able to work in both very hot and very cold temperatures and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work at times both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations.
Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

Ability to follow blueprints, wiring diagrams, and service manuals a plus
Familiarity with ammonia systems used for refrigeration, boilers, and air compressors.
Food production maintenance.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment
Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area
Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems
Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system
Re-aligns and adjusts components, such as spindles and clutches
Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe
Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair
Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools
May modify computer- controlled functions on various equipment
Work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant
Filling out written reports