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Maintenance Technician - Operations

Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
$32 – 38 USD / hour
3 weeks ago
Dairy Farmers of America

Dairy Farmers of America

A national dairy cooperative that markets, processes, and distributes members’ milk and dairy products to retailers, foodservice, and manufacturers.

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Job Title

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
  • Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
  • Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
  • Support the installation of new equipment
  • Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
  • Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
  • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
  • Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
  • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
  • Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • 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

3rd Shift

$31.82-$38.34 per hour based on experience

Benefits after 60 days

401K

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Maintenance Technician - Operations
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
$32 – 38 USD / hour
Operations
About Dairy Farmers of America
A national dairy cooperative that markets, processes, and distributes members’ milk and dairy products to retailers, foodservice, and manufacturers.