Electrician - 2nd & 3rd Shift Openings

About Us: 

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value added dairy products. MMPA has five member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA’s plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultrafiltered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk. 

Purpose

The Maintenance Electrician supports manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment throughout the Ovid manufacturing plant. Candidates must be able to perform a variety of electrical maintenance duties in a fast-paced production environment.

Production Equipment Repair

Motor testing, maintenance, and repair.Conduit piping installation and repairControl valve calibration, testing, maintenance, and repaidPlant instrumentation calibration, testing, maintenance, and repair Variable speed drive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairControl system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair Production Utility Systems Repair

Steam electrical control system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.Compressed air control system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.Well, Process, and Soft Water control system troubleshooting, maintenance, repair.Refrigeration control system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.Chemical control system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairPlant Electrical System Repair 

Safely use of electrical test equipment for troubleshooting and monitoring of plant electrical systemsProper use of electrical personal protective equipment, such as gloves, grounding straps, etc....

Education and Work Experience Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician license or Master Electrician Must be able and willing to attend continuous training and improvement courses as assigned or providedAwareness of and compliance with all HACCP, USDA, FDA, SQF, MDA, GMP, and Food Safety Standards.Attend training both on and off site as required and train new operators as necessary. This does include the training of new employees for their internal qualification and refresher trainingPerform other duties, as assignedAdditional Requirements

The performance of these essential job functions will also entail potential exposure to industrial cleaning and water treatment chemicals, permit required confined spaces, and ammonia, and fuel gasesAbility to work any shift, weekend, or holidays (our plantsoperate24/7). Reliable and consistent attendance requiredMust be able to pass a drug screen and background checkHighschool Diploma or General Education Degree requiredFollow good manufacturing practices regulations, which require gloves, hairnets, shoe covers and uniforms in working areas. Personal cleanliness is necessary to prevent product contaminationComplies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food & Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)Ability to constantly stand/walk and to frequently bend/flex/twist/squat/carry for an8-hourshift. Repetitive movements and tasks. Ability to life, move, slide, and situate 55 pounds routinely Safely handle cleaning products and chemicalsAbility to read and understand standards operating procedures in a team environmentPrior experience in manufacturing or dairy is preferred 

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

Walking distance as much as1000 feetClimbing stairs or ladders as much as 100 feet above ground, and bending, twisting, and standing for periods of up to 5 minutes collecting dataWalking on wet floors and/or cat walks, lifting, carrying, and/or pulling as much as 80 poundsPerform other duties, as assigned 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. 

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This position is available on 2nd (2pm-10pm) & 3rd (10pm-6am).

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