Maintenance Tech I - 2nd Shift

SHIFT: 2nd HOURS: 3:00pm-11:30pm. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

HOURLY PAY= $31.00 PER HOUR

Why you will love working at Maola®: * Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. * Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. * We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month. * Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, repairs and maintains machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems in the industrial establishment. Also, performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems following specification, blueprints, manuals, schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane and measuring and testing instruments. * Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment. * Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine. * Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools. * Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and otherparts of machinery, using rags, brushes and grease gun. * Installs and repairs components of machinery and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.

• Repairs and maintains physical structure specifications.
• May install, program or repair automated machinery and equipment, such as

programmable controllers. * May set up and operate machine tools, such as lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures and tools.

• May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut to join metal parts.
• May fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions and other wood

structures. * Inspects and repairs boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automated-control mechanisms, water columns, auxiliary machines such as pumps, draft fans, stokers and burners. * Installs and repairs refrigerating systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout, function and design of components.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

* High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.

• Basic mechanical trade knowledge.
• Standard tools, materials, methods and practices involved in building,

maintenance and repair including plumbing, electrical and painting

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral,

written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.

• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they

arise. * Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.

• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer

needs. * Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.

• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to

demand action.

• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal

guidance. * Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.

• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to

ensure that collective goals are met. * Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds. Work at a height of 20 feet to 85 feet above the ground.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. * Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions. Maola Local Dairies® is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit [ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.