General Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

General Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift #31423 Location: Bruce, WI Company: Dairy Farmers of America Category: Maintenance Job Description General Purpose: Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently.

Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding and 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 Dairy Farmer of America 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 Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement * Adhere to all Dairy Farmers of America 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 * Two (2) years of mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work preferred * SAP experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer Salary: $25.00-$27.00/hour