Sr. Maintenance Mechanic Industrial

California Dairies, Inc. • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California! Our commitment to CDI employees: We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
• Minimum 6 years of experience with proficiency of a journey level status or equivalent
• Training with emphasis in electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in certain situations
• Computer skills are helpful

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, span/calibrate, troubleshoot process, & measure ph., conductivity turbidity, instruments, sensor types, solenoids, etc.
• Maintain and repair all support equipment: including but not limited to, boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
• Mastery knowledge of 120v, 208/230v and 277v single phase circuits
• Mastery knowledge of 208v/230v, 480v three phase circuits
• Troubleshoot Avapac/powder equipment and Butter room equipment including printers and label applicators
• Perform precision alignment - soft foot correction, laser alignment proficient (Pending Training), understanding of coupler tolerances
• Troubleshoot 3 phase motors- winding resistance, lubrication, and termination procedures
• Mastery knowledge of Vacuum pumps types; principle of operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting
• Detailed understanding of plant process flow
• Mastery knowledge of Scales- printer thermal, inkjet, calibration, basic troubleshooting and maintenance
• Detailed understanding of process equipment sanitary valves, conveyors, cip systems
• Mastery knowledge of PLC - components and function- I/O, power supply, cpu, chassis, troubleshoot/ replace I/O cards
• Mastery knowledge of Chart recorders - type, set up/programing, troubleshoot and board, pen motor replacement, change out
• Detailed understanding of Dryer fire quench and burner combustion system operations, testing and troubleshooting
• Detailed understanding of Level sensors - type, identification, set up install, troubleshoot
• Proficient in rebuilding rotary valves (Airlocks) and maintain vacuum pumps
• Detailed understanding of the UV System
• Detailed understanding of Refrigeration - demonstrate safe operation of ammonia refrigeration equipment
• Detailed understanding of Steam flow and process; boilers to plant, condensate, PRV's, pilot and blocking valves, carbon filters
• Detailed understanding of how to Test/Calibrate Load Cells
• Expert in ability to troubleshoot and repair ammonia compressors, condensers, cooling towers, boilers, condensate return, air compressors, air handlers
• Work with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas
• Care and safe keeping of tools supplied by CDI
• Report on a daily basis work orders and activity reports
• Climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaces
• Work in temperatures ranging from 50 degrees F to 130 degrees
• Complete all work in a timely fashion and done properly
• Coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training
• Follow all company Policies
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
• Retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED