Maintenance Mechanic (Plant)

• Description

General Job Description

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Model Dairy's Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement
• Maintain and service plant production and support equipment used in the processing of highly perishable products, as needed and according to equipment service check lists, company policies, manufacturing schedules and safety procedures. Physical plant maintenance. Contact for outside vendors for service or maintenance when necessary.
• Respond to and correct equipment breakdowns on dairy processing equipment, as needed to maintain production schedules, safety standards and quality of highly perishable goods.
• Maintain dairy processing equipment on a scheduled basis according to company procedures and check lists, safety standards and manufacturer's suggested checklists
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Evaluate maintenance requirements relative to the physical plant and initiates maintenance via in-house resources or outside vendors.
• Input into and access/retrieve information from computer.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Ordering parts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Requirements
  • To be eligible for this position an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:
  • One year experience as an equipment maintenance engineer in a dairy or milk processing facility with exposure to various types of processing and production equipment, such as ammonia refrigeration system, 150 pounds steam system, 800 pounds hydraulic system and multi-seep production equipment.
  • One year experience necessary as an equipment maintenance engineer in a dairy or milk processing facility with exposure to various types of processing and production equipment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and long hours in the event of an equipment breakdown.
  • High degree of familiarity with various types of maintenance equipment such as hand tools, welding equipment, power tools, jacks, pipe threaders, ladders.
  • The skills required to absorb information from manufacturer's technical manuals for the purpose of maintaining and repairing equipment.
  • Must possess effective interpersonal skills to enable clear communication of problems to vendors and equipment users for the purpose of prompt repair and the efficient operation of equipment.
  • Must possess basic mathematics skills.
  • Smell is required to help identify ammonia hazards.
  • Must be able to wear and be trained in the use of a self-contained breathing unit and have no facial hair.
  • Must be able to work a shift of 8 or 10 consecutive hours (with 1/2 hour lunch break) and as overtime as demanded by equipment needs.
  • Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the position detailed in the "Physical Activities" section.
  • Must be able to contribute to a safe work environment.

Non-Mandatory Job Requirements

• To be eligible for this job, the individual need not possess the following factors, but these could enhance the applicant's chances for success:
• Advanced technical training or education.

Licenses or Certificates Required

• Current driver's license
• High school diploma or GED required.

Model Dairy offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefit plans.

Model Dairy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.