Maintenance Technician (Nights)

Maintenance Technician (Nights) The Maintenance Technician/Electrician will troubleshoot and repair dairy processing plant equipment, packaging equipment, and supporting utility systems. Responsibilities Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment. Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs. Performs mechanic skills including packaging mechanical, refrigeration, PLC/process controls, dairy systems mechanic, electrical, welding/fabrication, and general maintenance. Reads and interprets drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and makes adjustments. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public. Communicates effectively. Acts as a team player and interacts with staff at all levels of the company. Works under pressure, meets deadlines, and is flexible in handling multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrates excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision. Qualifications High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience. Associate degree or trade school certification preferred. LME Preferred. Five years of demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment and general manufacturing plant equipment preferred. General plant mechanical maintenance required. Allen Bradley PLC programming, Allen Bradley Panel View, Devicenet, Controlnet, and strong electrical and instrumental background. Additional skills considered a plus: dairy plant systems experience, sanitary welding/fabrication, PLCs/computers, ammonia refrigeration (RETA certification), and/or utilities experience. Physical Requirements Sitting Standing and/or walking Lifting Vision for machine or computer operations Hearing Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. EEO TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr