Maintenance Technician

About the role

This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.
• Ensure the continued operation of machinery and equipment in various capacities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2-3 years field related experience
• Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
• Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Handle basic hand tools
• Stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
• Experience some exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Skills

• Basic hand tools
• Physical stamina and strength
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Flexible work schedule
• Work for dairy farm families

Pay

• Up to $40.49/hr.

Schedule

• Mon - Fri. 9:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Company Information

• Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)
• DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands
• We are passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners
• We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world