Maintenance Technician at Dean's Dairy

Hermitage, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

29.48

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Preventative Maintenance, Technical Procedures, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Safety Procedures, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Equipment Installation, Ammonia Refrigeration, Hand Tools, Power Tools

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Dean's Dairy in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania has job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. 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. COMPENSATION INFORMATION: * Starting rate is $29.48/hour * $5,000 sign on bonus with payouts of $1,500 at 30 days, $1,500 at 90 days and $2,000 at 180 days SCHEDULE: * This is a Union environment where schedules are picked according to seniority. * This position will work 2nd or 3rd shift or a combination of both. * Weekends and holidays are required. BENEFITS: * 401(k) plan with company match * Competitive pay * Paid vacation and holidays * Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! * Comprehensive healthcare benefits * Work for dairy farm families 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 Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · High school diploma or equivalent · Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc. · 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment · Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment · Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred · Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on production and utility equipment, ensuring machinery operates efficiently. This includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting the installation of new equipment.