Maintenance Technician 3rd shift Job at Garelick Farms in Franklin

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