General Purpose:
The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts. This position may operate utilities equipment which supplies electricity, steam, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning, compressed air or ventilation. The main purpose of this role to support the operations to ensure the equipment is operating at desired capacity and producing quality product.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualifications
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years formal mechanical education, certification or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic ability to read blue prints, basic welding and fabrication skills,
Ability to communicate well both written and verbally,
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years Manufacturing / Industrial maintenance experience
Technical degree or certification
Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical experience
The ability to multi-task
Good math skills
Basic computer skill
An Equal Opportunity Employer
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
