Plant Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Job Opening: Skilled Plant Maintenance MechanicAlta Dena Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.Alta Dena Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Alta Dena Dairy, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!Our Mechanics can make up to:$38.12 - $43.07 / hrSchedule:3rd Shift - 9:00PM to 5:30AM, Wednesday / Thursday offBENEFITS:Union pension plan and 401(k)Competitive payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities – we promote from within!Comprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursementUniforms providedEarned Wages AccessHigh school diploma or GED preferredThree years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facilityMust be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checksMinimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industryMinimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVACMinimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipmentMust be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsMust be able to handle basic hand toolsMust be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balanceMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionallyMust be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volumeMay experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergensMust be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidayAn Equal Opportunity Employer