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Dairy Farmers of America · 3 months ago

Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

St. Albans, VT, 05478, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all equipment operates effectively through maintenance and repair activities, while also supporting the installation of new equipment and training operators.

AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 efficiency 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

Qualification

WeldingElectrical/ControlsRefrigeration/HVACBoiler MaintenancePlumbingMechanical TroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceTechnical ProceduresContinuous Improvement

Required

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently

Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, 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