HIL - Maintenance Level 1

Core Requirements:
• 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. Heli-Arc welding experience is a plus.
• Electrical: Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for single and three phase services. Programmable Logic Control experience a plus.
• Hours: Start times may vary, normally 8 ½ hour shifts per day (Overtime may be required). This will be a 3rd shift position 10:00PM to 6:30AM with scheduled and forced overtime (this is a union position). Days off are Thursday and Friday.


Preferred Requirements:
• Refrigeration: Familiar with ammonia systems used for refrigeration, boilers and air compressors.
• Food production maintenance experience.


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.

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 on 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. Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant.

Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and follow blueprint, wiring diagrams and service manuals and fill out written reports.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company 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.