Maintenance Mechanic - Food Manufacturing
Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
PET Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled plant
maintenance mechanic, 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.
PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America
(DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500
family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the
wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved
ones. 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. Our fingerprints
touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're
passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people
everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At PET Dairy, we
are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that
matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and
friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our
world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy
and enrich our communities - come join us!
OUR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
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$30.00 per hour
SCHEDULE: 2nd or 3rd Shift Available / Saturdays every 3 weeks /
Occasional Sundays
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and
maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe,
sanitary and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is
responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment,
technology and techniques.
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Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by
completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on
production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems
(to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling,
electrical, power, gas, or air required for operations). *
Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations
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Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical
schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required
maintenance and service *
Performing preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized
preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data)
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Line manufacturing support systems (ozone generation, line/lube
delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery, PH house) *
Complete work orders in a timely manner 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 paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate
format, and completed with required information. Ensure all
required information is documented in accordance with SOP's. *
Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low
supply levels to Supervisor *
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying
opportunities to improve processes. *
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. *
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. *
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include
lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in
designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling,
fall restraints, etc.
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Responsible for food safety, pre*requisite programs and food
quality related to designated area. *
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to
management immediately. *
Perform other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
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401(k) with company contribution *
Competitive pay *
Paid vacation and holidays *
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within! *
Comprehensive healthcare benefits *
Service recognition and employee rewards *
Employee referral program *
Tuition reimbursement *
Uniforms provided *
Work for dairy farm families!
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High school diploma or GED preferred *
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug,
background and criminal checks *
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 *
Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems
preferred. *
Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and
independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent
component failures or equipment down time. *
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals *
Must be able to handle basic hand tools *
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually
the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance *
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
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Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to
high noise volume *
May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals
or allergens *
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime,
weekends, and holiday *
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Veterans/Disabled
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