Repair and Maintenance Tech - 3rd Shift

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Maintenance Tech
Full Time Service Worker Hammond, LA, US

Title: Maintenance Technician

Classification/Job Grade: Hourly

Department: Maintenance

Supervised by: Maintenance Supervisor

Schedule: (Night Time Shift Available)

As Maintenance Technician you will work in cooperation with shift supervisors in the Battle Creek plant and nearby distribution center to ensure all equipment remains operational.

We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lubrication systems

Must possess the skills/knowledge of an Industrial Electrician to read and comprehend electrical schematics to install, troubleshoot, conduct preventative maintenance and perform repairs to facilities and production equipment to 480 Volts, 3-Phase

Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire high speed equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, PLC I/O modules and servo motors

Working knowledge of electrical controls systems, safety circuits, and automation components such as inductive proximity sensors, photo eye sensors, and mechanical limit switches

Ability to work off shifts and overtime as necessary

Ability to work independently or with a team to repair and maintain equipment as needed in a fast paced environment during production

Practice safe working habits, ability to follow directions, and work with minimal supervision

Experience with boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration a plus

High school diploma or equivalent

Extensive knowledge and experience in an industrial maintenance related field

Strong knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components

Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out / tag out, high voltage electrical)

Experience in the food industry, is a plus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. J-18808-Ljbffr Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.