Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Woodbury, MN

7d•$32 - $38

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. The mechanic keeps up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques. This role supports production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems, as well as manufacturing support systems. The position requires working third shift and may involve flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays. The mechanic performs planned and unplanned maintenance, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and work-order tasks. The role also includes maintaining accurate documentation, communicating equipment or production concerns, supporting inventory monitoring and continuous improvement, and following Good Manufacturing Practices and workplace safety requirements. The mechanic is responsible for food safety and food quality in the designated area and must promptly report related concerns to management.

Requirements

Ability to work third shift.
High school diploma or GED preferred; formal engineering or maintenance training desired.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
At least 1 year of experience in one or more technical areas: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, or HVAC.
At least 1 year of experience with varied equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment.
Ability to inspect equipment, identify potential problems, and independently take corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
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 screening, 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

Complete planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems to support continuous operations.
Be available to perform emergency repairs during breakdowns.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Perform preventive maintenance, including computerized maintenance checkups and reviewing SPC charts and data.
Support manufacturing systems such as 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 job duties.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that could restrict production efficiency.
Complete paperwork clearly and accurately, documenting 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 safe work practices, including lockout-tagout, required PPE, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
Maintain responsibility for food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area, and immediately report related issues to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.