Repair and Maintenance Tech

Category 7330 - Industrial and refractory machinery mechanics
While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Maintenance Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Maintenance Technicians are responsible for efficient and safe operation of all areas of the plant. This includes processing, packaging, warehouse, and the utilities that support all areas of the plant. Technicians will frequently collaborate and problem solve with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.
The ideal candidate will be well rounded in electrical, mechanical, and controls. The Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining highly technical and automated equipment to include fillers, case packers, and palletizers, also to include process systems, ammonia refrigeration equipment, high-pressure boilers, air compressors, and other building utilities.
Electrical

• Understanding of electrical schematics and documentation
• Low voltage controls
• Mechanical

Welding to include: pumps, valves, gearboxes
Strong mechanical aptitude
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems operation
Allen Bradley PLC knowledge to include SLC 500, PLC 5 and Logix 5000 (troubleshooting and program understanding)

Familiar with conveyors, palletizing equipment, case packers preferred
Utilities boilers, air compressors, and ammonia refrigeration
Waste water systems
Follow Daisy Brand food safety and quality protocols.
Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
Other duties as assigned, including general building maintenance.
High School diploma or G.Proficiency in maintenance management software (CMMS) preferred.
Experience in food/dairy production environment preferred.
Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and twist throughout shift.
Experienced Maintenance Technician pay rate starting at $35+.
15% premium pay on weekend work.
Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.
At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.
At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:
A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage
Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.