Maintenance Technician

Skilled Plant Maintenance Technician$32+ per hour based on expKemps Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance technician, 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.Kemps 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 Kemps Dairy, we create Kemps and 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!Schedule:For an improved work-life balance, we utilize a 3-2-2, 12-hour schedule. This schedule allows for reduced fatigue, time off and a 3-day weekend every other weekend.The open position is 7pm-7am. The schedule pays 36 hours on the first week and 48 hours on the second week averaging 42 hours every 2 weeks.Pay: $32+ based on expBenefits:401(k) with company contributionCompetitive payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities – we promote from within!Comprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursementUniforms providedWork for dairy farm familiesRequirements:High school diploma or GED preferredMust be highly motivated and have a positive attitudeMust be able to work effectively alone or with a teamMust be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checksMinimum two years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industryMinimum two years of experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, millwright, pipe fitter, 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 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 allergensWhile striving for the best work-life experience, must be willing to work occasional flexible hours including overtime and weekendsDFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer