1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the nation s largest dairy cooperative, where you ll be part of a team that helps keep our production equipment and facilities running smoothly. We re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our Green Bay, WI plant on 1st shift.

Schedule:

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• 1st Shift - Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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• Occasional overtime based on business and production needs
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Why Join DFA?

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• Competitive hourly pay with a tiered advancement structure (multiple maintenance skill levels based on experience and education)
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  Attendance incentive: Earn an extra $1.00/hour each week with perfect attendance

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  Full, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more

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  Opportunities for training, advancement, and skill development in a growing, team-oriented environment

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains production equipment and buildings to company standard.

Job Duties:

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

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• PC to PLC program maintenance, troubleshooting, and control devices
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• Effectively use hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools
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• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment
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• Read electrical schematics
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• Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical failure of operational equipment
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• Set up new equipment lines and equipment changeovers
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• Train production and other maintenance personnel
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• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete projects on due dates
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• Work on electrical systems up to 480 VAC
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• Strong knowledge in motor control circuits, automated valves and process controls
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• Ensure that all processes are followed
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• Complete daily work order log
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• Complete PM s as assigned
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• Follow parts check out procedure
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• Follow all GMP standards
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• All other duties as assigned
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Qualifications:

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• Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance preferred or High School Diploma plus at least three years of related experience
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• Strong electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills
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• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
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• Experience with a Windows-based computer system (Microsoft Office programs and Maintenance Work Order software)
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• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as blueprints, schematics, work orders, etc.
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• Ability to write standard documentation and effectively present information to other employees
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• This position may require forklift certification
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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans