MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Build Your CareerA stable, hands-on career with one of America's largest dairy cooperatives — company-paid health, dental & vision coverage and a pension plan. No travel. Real autonomy. A team that has your back.Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America — a cooperative of more than 12,500 family farm owners. When you join us, you're not just maintaining equipment. You're helping deliver fresh, wholesome dairy from family farms to families everywhere.Come make a difference that mattersOUR MECHANICS FOR THIS POSITION HAVE:$32.49/Hour starting rate (+OT opportunity)Up to $6,240 yearly pension benefitNo Cost Health, Dental & VisionBENEFITS:Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive company-sponsored health coverage for you and your family.Paid time off: PTO plus paid company holidaysLife & AD&D Insurance: Company-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.Disability Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability protectionCareer Development: Certifications and training — we invest in your growthPromote from Within: We develop our own talent first — real advancement for people who show up.Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided — no out-of-pocket cost to youEmployee Referral Program: Earn rewards when someone you refer joins the team.Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided, no out-of-pocket costWHAT YOU'LL DO:Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment — planned, unplanned, and emergencyExecute preventative maintenance programs and routine reliability assessmentsInterpret schematics, service manuals, and work orders to drive fast, accurate repairsSupport new equipment installation and cross-train operators to minimize downtimeIdentify process improvement opportunities and take the initiative to act on themAnticipate parts needs and manage procurement ahead of scheduled tasksMaintain complete, accurate documentation in line with SOPs and GMP standardsWHAT YOU BRING:Requirement:High school diploma or GED2-4 years hands-on: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC/HMI, or HVACAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.Basic computer skills; English fluencyPreferred:Trade or technical school certification (electrical, PLC/HMI, welding, refrigeration, or plumbing)Manufacturing environment background.Ammonia refrigeration experienceWHAT SETS YOU APART:Root-Cause Thinker: You find the real problem, not just the symptom — and fix it once.Proactive Communicator: You keep teams informed before problems become emergencies.Continuous Improver: You see a better way and say so — then help make it happen.An Equal Opportunity Employer