Maintenance Technician

T.G. Lee Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled maintenance technician, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems. T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. AtT.G. Lee Dairy, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us! OUR MECHANICS II FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE: Competitive to market and based on experience. SCHEDULE: Sunday: 6:00 pm to 2:30 am Monday: OFF Tuesday: OFF Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 2:30 am Thursday: 6:00 pm to 2:30 am Friday: 6:00 pm to 2:30 am Saturday: 6:00 pm to 2:30 am BENEFITS: 401(k) with company contribution Competitive pay Paid vacation and holidays Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! Comprehensive healthcare benefits Service recognition and employee rewards Employee referral program Tuition reimbursement Uniforms provided Work for dairy farm families High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Formal Engineering/Maintenance training desired. 2 years experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry. 1 year minimum experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer controlled equipment, PLC and HVAC 1 year minimum experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment. Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred. Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time. Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to work in a wet environment with moderate to high noise volume. Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. Be able to effectively work in a team environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks). An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr