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Dairy Farmers of America · 3 months ago

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Joplin, MO, 64804, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$29.65/hr - $32.65/hr

Dairy Farmers of America is a leading organization in the dairy industry, and they are seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician. The role involves maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of industrial machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment, primarily during night shifts.

AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Execute projects as directed by Maintenance Management and Plant Operations

Maintain equipment and facilities with particular attention to Food Safety including:

Instrument calibration

Maintenance of product contact surfaces

Participate in Operations Food Safety Training

Monitor food safety related instrumentation

Work closely with Quality on development and implementation of HACCP, GMP, SQF and other product safety programs

Ensures operation of machinery (both electrical and mechanical equipment) by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment motors, drives, conveyor systems and various high speed food production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions

Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments

Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools and examining form and texture of parts

Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments

Adjusts functional parts of devices and controls instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges

Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance

Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment

Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt

Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests

Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks

Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Employee must supply basic maintenance tools

Qualification

Preventive maintenanceElectrical equipment maintenanceMechanical equipment maintenanceHACCP knowledgeFood Safety trainingTeam collaborationTechnical reportingProblem-solving

Required

Execute projects as directed by Maintenance Management and Plant Operations

Maintain equipment and facilities with particular attention to Food Safety including: Instrument calibration, Maintenance of product contact surfaces, Participate in Operations Food Safety Training, Monitor food safety related instrumentation, Work closely with Quality on development and implementation of HACCP, GMP, SQF and other product safety programs

Ensures operation of machinery (both electrical and mechanical equipment) by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment motors, drives, conveyor systems and various high speed food production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions

Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments

Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools and examining form and texture of parts

Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments

Adjusts functional parts of devices and controls instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges

Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance

Fabrics repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment