Plant Maintenance Mechanics - Dairy Manufacturing
About The Position
Humboldt Creamery, a division of Crystal Creamery, is hiring a Plant Maintenance Mechanic to care for and maintain equipment in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. The mechanic also stays current on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques. The role maintains and repairs production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems, including performing planned and unplanned maintenance and responding to breakdowns. It supports manufacturing lines, completes work orders and documentation, helps monitor parts and supplies, and follows food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred; formal engineering or maintenance training desired.
- At least 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility; food and beverage industry experience is preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in one or more technical areas: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, or HVAC.
- 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 occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Formal engineering or maintenance training.
- Maintenance experience in the food and beverage industry.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems through planned and unplanned maintenance.
- Be available for emergency repairs during equipment breakdowns.
- Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
- Perform preventative maintenance and support manufacturing lines.
- 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 could restrict production efficiency.
- Complete paperwork legibly and accurately, and document required information in accordance with SOPs.
- Report low parts and supplies inventory levels to the Supervisor.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Follow safe-work practices, including lockout-tagout, required PPE, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
- Support food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area.
- Immediately report food safety or food quality issues to management.
- Stay current on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
