Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs equipment issues that cause downtime or unsatisfactory performance. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to support zero downtime and full efficiency, manages parts inventory in SAP, and completes changeovers and overhauls on packaging and canning machinery. It also includes repairing and adjusting conveyor tracks, gearboxes, and motors; operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting plant systems such as water, steam, air, cooling systems, pumps, and valves; correcting GMP discrepancies; following safety policies and procedures; and accurately documenting repairs. The technician is expected to foster teamwork in line with the company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values. The position offers a starting pay range of $26–$40 per hour, based on experience, and follows a rotating 12-hour shift schedule from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. The employer highlights a technology-focused manufacturing environment, opportunities for career advancement, a collaborative culture, ongoing training and development, and attention to employee safety, health, and well-being.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience as an electrical or maintenance technician in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in electrical work, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical equipment using standard maintenance tools.
Ability to perform minor projects from planning through installation.
Ability to perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance on various equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures and determine root causes.
Good communication skills to foster cooperation and communicate effectively with others.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to continually learn and grow knowledge of the equipment and plant.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Locate, diagnose, and repair issues causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory performance.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to support zero downtime and 100% efficiency.
Use the SAP system to maintain accurate parts inventory levels.
Complete changeovers and overhauls on packaging and canning machinery.
Repair and adjust conveyor tracks, gearboxes, and motors.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant water, steam, air, and cooling systems, as well as pumps and valves.
Correct GMP discrepancies and follow safety policies and procedures.
Document all repairs accurately.
Foster teamwork consistent with the company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Perform minor projects from planning through installation.
Carry out routine repairs and preventative maintenance on various equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures and determine root causes for accurate diagnosis and repair.