Manufacturing Equipment Technician
About The Position
The Babcock Dairy Plant is seeking a dependable and hardworking individual to support the full range of plant operations, with a strong emphasis on hands-on manufacturing tasks. This position plays a vital role in producing our high-quality dairy products and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Duties include: Assist with product manufacturing and production processes Clean and sanitize processing equipment, floors, and walls as directed by the supervisor Unload trucks and move stock between storage areas and the production facility Serve as backup delivery driver, operating a plant truck (under 26,000 lbs. gross weight) to deliver dairy products across the Madison campus and to other state agencies Perform duties under general supervision with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude - Experience working with tools and machinery for the purpose of production and/or preventative maintenance
- Manufacturing experience involving production-related activities
- A valid driver's license is required. Employees must become an approved driver through UW-Madison's driver authorization process, which requires meeting established criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating equipment in a food manufacturing facility
- Experience cleaning/sanitizing equipment and facilities
Responsibilities
- Performs regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions, repairs and replacements
- Promotes a safe, clean, and organized facility
- Unloads the store raw materials and prepares and loads orders of finished materials for shipment or delivery
- Monitors and maintains inventory and required records, and assisting with retail sales
- Provides assistance with assembling, testing and maintaining manufacturing equipment
- Maintains documentation of equipment maintenance and repair procedures for future reference procedures
- Reads and understands technical manuals for equipment operations and maintenance
Benefits
- Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
- Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
