Mechanic - Hiring Immediately at Michigan Milk Producers Assoc

Our Middlebury, IN plant is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic to contribute to the smooth operation of our facilities. The primary purpose of this role is to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and other tasks to ensure the efficient functioning of our equipment and systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive wage to recognize and reward your valuable skills and contributions.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive health insurance coverage to ensure your well-being.
• Vision and Dental: Coverage for vision and dental care to support your overall health.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a balance between work and personal life with our PTO benefits.

Tasks/Duties:

• Uphold Food Safety
• Work safely and be organized
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of production machinery & equipment, physical plant, utilities & grounds in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Basic troubleshooting and repair of steam, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Repair and install sanitary type pumps and valves
• Basic plumbing and drain repair and installation
• Basic repair and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems
• Complete projects in timely manner
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to climb and work safely at heights
• Work with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Fabricate, cut, weld and repair stainless steel
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Chemical Safety Procedures.
• Perform any tasks necessary to ensure a Safe Quality Food product is produced.
• Perform any and all related duties as may be required or necessary.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager to meet annual goals of production, maintenance repair goals, special projects and any jobs deemed necessary.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn new concepts
• Basic knowledge and experience pertaining to electrical systems
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, control panels, electric motors
• Good understanding of physical measurements
• Basic knowledge of personal computer-based equipment
• Troubleshoot various maintenance problems
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to work and communicate verbally, in writing, via phone or radio effectively with a variety of individuals
• Dependable and available to be on call at all hours
• Adaptable to on-the-job training
• Team player
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

We are not interested in unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.