Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Prairie Farms Dairy•Woodbury, MN

16h

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. The role maintains production, packaging, and processing equipment, as well as utility systems that supply heat, steam, cooling, electricity, power, gas, or air. The mechanic performs planned and unplanned maintenance, responds to equipment breakdowns, completes preventive maintenance, and supports manufacturing line systems. The position also requires accurate documentation, communication with other departments, support for parts inventory and continuous improvement, and compliance with good manufacturing practices, food safety requirements, and workplace safety procedures. The scheduled shift is 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

Ability to work the second shift, scheduled from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
High school diploma or GED preferred; formal engineering or maintenance training desired.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility; food and beverage industry experience preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, or HVAC.
At least 1 year of experience with a variety of equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment.
Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a wet environment with moderate to high noise volume.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must pass pre-employment screens, including drug, background, and criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

Formal engineering or maintenance training.
Maintenance experience in the food and beverage industry.
Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition.
Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems.
Respond to emergency repair needs during equipment breakdowns.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Perform preventive maintenance, including computerized preventive maintenance check-ups and reading SPC charts and data.
Support manufacturing line systems, including ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery, and the PH house.
Complete work orders promptly while maintaining high quality standards.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform duties.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may affect production efficiency.
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately, and document required information in accordance with SOPs.
Report low parts and supplies inventory levels to the Supervisor.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous improvement mindset.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow required safe work practices, including lockout-tagout, PPE use, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
Support food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area; immediately report related issues to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.