Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Maintenance Technician in Turlock, California
Job Description
2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday
Friday - Saturday Off
General Purpose: The main purpose of this role to support production and to ensure the equipment is operating at its optimum level and producing a quality product. The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, utilities, etc.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Locate, diagnose and repair any problem causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance
Perform work with minimum downtime and interference with operations concern
Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
Work with the SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels
Complete changeovers and overhauls on all packaging and canning machinery
Make repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gear boxes and motors
Operate, monitor and troubleshoot various systems throughout the plant i.e.: water, steam, air and water cooling systems and associated pumps and valves
Correct GMP discrepancies
Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance supervision
Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed
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 arrive
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Adhere to all DFA 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
Pay
Competitive pay - $28.39 to $34.85 per hour based on experience
Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
Paid Overtime
BENEFITS
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k Employer Match
Life Insurance – Company Paid
AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
144 hours of Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
2 years in a food processing or manufacturing environment
Basic Electrical skills
Basic knowledge of welding, metal fabrication and plumbing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to pass the skills test
TIG, Sanitary stainless steel pipe (purge welding)
Must be able to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery
Ammonia refrigeration knowledge
Must have own basic tools
Must be flexible to work any shift and / or days of the week
Must be able to stand and be on feet for up to 12 hours
Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs
Ability to use simple math, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
Ability to take measurements
Ability to troubleshoot machinery and equipment without supervision
Ability to read and follow instructions
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range $28.39 to $34.85 per hour
