Maintenance Tech I - 2nd Shift

About the role

Maola is a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality dairy products. We prioritize our employees' well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will repair and maintain machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems in the industrial establishment. Essential duties include:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems following specifications, blueprints, manuals, schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane and measuring and testing instruments.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes and grease gun.
• Installs and repairs components of machinery and equipment, lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure specifications, and may install, program or repair automated machinery and equipment.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent, and basic mechanical trade knowledge. Standard tools, materials, methods and practices involved in building, maintenance and repair including plumbing, electrical and painting are also required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess certain competencies, including:

• Communication: ability to communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels.
• Accountability: takes responsibility for actions and anticipates challenges before they arise.
• Customer Focused: prioritizes understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Initiative: proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Problem-Solving: ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Collaboration: able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include regularly sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, and must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds. Work at a height of 20 feet to 85 feet above the ground may be required.

Work Environment

The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. The employee may be exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions may also be present.

Benefits

Maola offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within the first month of employment.

Pay

The hourly pay for this position is $31.00 per hour.

Schedule

The shift for this position is 2nd shift, 3:00pm-11:30pm, and the employee must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.