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Dairy Farmers of America Plant Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd, Swing Shift in Richmond, Indiana

Position : Plant Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd, Swing Shift

Location : Richmond, Indiana

Requisition ID: : 25589

Richmond Beverage Solutions, a DFA company, is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our team!

GENERAL PURPOSE

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

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-controlledequipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relaycontrol, process control and packaging equipment

  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)

  • Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders

  • Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner

  • Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)

  • Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)

  • Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

  • Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)

  • Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems

  • Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner

  • Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others

  • Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager

  • Basic computer skills

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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