Maintenance Technician 3rd shift at Garelick Farms

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmer of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Maintenance Technician.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

External Candidate -$1,500.00 sign-on bonus

3rd Shift Monday- Friday 11:00 pm to 7:30 am

GENERAL PURPOSE
Demonstrate full prof iciency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating ef fectively
and ef f iciently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modif ication, fabrication, welding,
and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight
focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and
packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and
performance
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to
perform required maintenance and service
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems
and/or concerns that may restrict the ef f iciency of production
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required
information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and
acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding
health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate
regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,
but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation f rom trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls
(PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, ref rigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled
equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment An Equal Opportunity Employer