Maintenance Mechanic -Industrial Turlock South

Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial Turlock South

California Dairies, Inc. is the leading dairy processing cooperative in California. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we operate several processing facilities located throughout California. CDI employees are highly valued and are provided competitive benefits packages and career growth plans.

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:

• Hourly Wage - $30.00- $39.50
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plans
• Shift Differential

Summary

The site maintenance mechanic repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties. Support and enforce SQF/QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. "Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities of this position.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and repair all production equipment: including but not limited to, pumps, pasteurizers, atomizers, evaporators, dryers, valves, baggers, robot etc.
• Maintain and repair all support equipment: including but not limited to, boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.
• Be an active part of the emergency response team. This includes but is not limited to the following: Emergency evacuation team; personnel rescue hazardous waste response/disposal team; permit required confined space entrant/observer, wear authorized respiratory protection (i.e., Air Purifying Respirator (APR) or Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); first aid / CPR approved; approved forklift operator.
• Handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, ice bank chilled water, plant process water.
• Daily utilities reading.
• Ordering/maintaining inventories for all parts to service all equipment plant wide.
• Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs; product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc. ensuring such fabrication and manufacturing is in accordance with the applicable safety regulations.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas.
• Responsible for care and safe keeping of tools supplied by CDI.
• Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports (all time is to be accountable).
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 50 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Responsible for coaching and training teammates and participating in on the job, buddy training.
• Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP's.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well with other people.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.

Education and/or Experience

• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; Basic computation skills; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has a current forklift operator's license or the ability to acquire and maintain required certification.
• Minimum four years' experience with proficiency of a journey level status or equivalent. High school level graduate required. Verbal and written communication skills and training with emphasis in electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.

Language Skills

A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in certain situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.

Must possess and maintain a first responder certificate.

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. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

Sitting/Standing/Walking Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will do all three. Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two-hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.

Lifting/Carrying Each workday, the maintenance mechanic lifts up to 55 pounds on a repetitive basis. He will be expected, each workday to carry 60 pounds on a repetitive basis. Occasional lifting/carrying above 60 pounds may be required as well.

Pushing/Pulling Each workday, the maintenance mechanic frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 60 pounds in a repetitive manner.

Bending/Stooping Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will bend and stoop often.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will sometimes squat. Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.

Twisting/Turning Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will often twist and turn while carrying

Climbing/Balancing Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will occasionally climb and/or balance.

Reaching Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently reach in a repetitive manner.

Grasping/Manipulating Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner.

Equipment

General knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The use of non-slip footwear is necessary due to slippery and wet floors.

The use of rubber gloves is necessary to perform job functions.

Constantly subjected to moving mechanical parts.

An employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds.

Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 130 degrees F.

Working area is noisy and may require that hearing protection be worn at all times.

May be required to enter a confined space.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer

This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.