3rd shift Maintenance Technician 11pm-7am
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Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a 3rd shift Maintenance Technician 11pm-7am. The Maintenance Technician at DFA’s Zumbrota plant ensures equipment operates effectively and efficiently, performing preventative maintenance, over‑hauls, modifications, fabrication, welding, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting. The role supports new equipment installation, trains operators, documents repairs, and upholds safety, GMP, food‑safety, quality, and sanitation standards while fostering teamwork and adhering to company values.
Key focus areas include Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and utility equipment while following safety procedures., Support installation of new equipment., and Assist operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime..
Important skills include Preventative Maintenance, Over-hauls, Modification, Fabrication, Welding, and Mechanical Troubleshooting.
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Job Duties
Zumbrota has an opening for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician ensures that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment and excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures
Support the installation of new equipment
Assist the operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
Ensure all repairs are documented
Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant mission, vision, and core values
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Follow all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrived
Exhibit the values and ethics of DFA through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Other duties may be assigned as required
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
Must have two or more years of mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent experience in manufacturing facilities, preferably food experience
Must have or obtain 1st class B boilers license within 12 months and follow hour requirements to upgrade license
SAP experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be flexible to support weekend work schedule
Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)
Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)
Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)
Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)
Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems
Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others
Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager
Basic computer skills
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55992
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
36457
Job Benefits
Not specified
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