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Dairy Farmers of America

1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54311

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Job Description

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the nation’s largest dairy cooperative, where you’ll be part of a team that helps keep our production equipment and facilities running smoothly. We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our Green Bay, WI plant on 1st shift.

Schedule:

1st Shift - Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Occasional overtime based on business and production needs

Why Join DFA?

Competitive hourly pay with a tiered advancement structure (multiple maintenance skill levels based on experience and education)

Attendance incentive: Earn an extra $1.00/hour each week with perfect attendance

Full, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more

Opportunities for training, advancement, and skill development in a growing, team-oriented environment

Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains production equipment and buildings to company standard.

Job Duties:

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

PC to PLC program maintenance, troubleshooting, and control devices

Effectively use hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools

Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment

Read electrical schematics

Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical failure of operational equipment

Set up new equipment lines and equipment changeovers

Train production and other maintenance personnel

Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete projects on due dates

Work on electrical systems up to 480 VAC

Strong knowledge in motor control circuits, automated valves and process controls

Ensure that all processes are followed

Complete daily work order log

Complete PM’s as assigned

Follow parts check out procedure

Follow all GMP standards

All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance preferred or High School Diploma plus at least three years of related experience

Strong electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis

Experience with a Windows-based computer system (Microsoft Office programs and Maintenance Work Order software)

Ability to read and comprehend documents such as blueprints, schematics, work orders, etc.

Ability to write standard documentation and effectively present information to other employees

This position may require forklift certification

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$20 - $35 / hour