Maintenance Technician 3rd shift Job at Dairy Farmers of America 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