Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

7d•$26 - $40

About The Position

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs equipment issues that cause downtime or unsatisfactory performance, and performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to support efficient manufacturing operations. The role includes maintaining accurate parts inventory in SAP, completing changeovers and overhauls on packaging and canning machinery, repairing and adjusting conveyor tracks, gearboxes, and motors, and operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting plant water, steam, air, and cooling systems, pumps, and valves. The technician corrects GMP discrepancies, follows safety policies and procedures, documents repairs accurately, and supports teamwork aligned with the company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values. This position works a rotating 12-hour night shift from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Starting pay is $26–$40 per hour, based on experience. The employer highlights an innovative environment with modern equipment, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance, ongoing training and development, impactful work, and a focus on 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 for accurate diagnosis and repair.
Good communication skills to foster cooperation and communicate effectively with others.
Basic computer skills.
Commitment to continual learning and expanding 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 SAP 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 adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Document all repairs accurately.
Foster teamwork consistent with the company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values.