Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am; Rotating: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday / Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Compensation: $36.91

Job Summary

The Dairy Industrial Maintenance Mechanic shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow-molding, filling, and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications, and using hand tools, power tools, welders, and precision measuring instruments. Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area, using hand tools and power tools. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagram, and service manuals. Re-aligns and adjusts components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams. Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe. Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools. May modify computer controlled functions on various equipment. Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant.

Required Technical Skills:

• Mechanical: must be able to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment used for production.
• Welding: must be able to perform welding repairs on production equipment as needed.
• Electrical: Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for single and three phase services.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Must be able to use a measuring tape.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Must be able to follow blueprint, wiring diagrams, and service manuals

Required Soft Skills:

• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time.

Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work at times both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations. Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

Education, Certifications and Experience:

The following is preferred:

• Experience in Heli-Arc welding.
• Experience in Programmable Logic Control.
• Familiarity with ammonia systems used for refrigeration, boilers, and air compressors

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law