Dairy Farmers of America

Maintenance Technician - W&W Dairy

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Monroe, WI (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

W&W Dairy Inc. located in Monroe, WI is hiring a Maintenance Technician. W&W Dairy is a demanding, fast paced cheese processing facility.

$2,000 sign on bonus after 90 days!

Role and Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the hands-on repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment. Knowledge and experience of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems required. This role ensures that production equipment runs efficiently and safely to support daily manufacturing operations. Responsibilities will include:

  • Perform routine maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance (PM) assigned.
  • Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and facility systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC).
  • Respond promptly to maintenance calls during assigned shifts to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Assist with the installation and setup of new equipment.
  • Document maintenance tasks, repairs, and parts usage in the CMMS system.
  • Support production staff by ensuring equipment operates safely and effectively.
  • Conduct parts runs to local suppliers as needed; mileage reimbursement provided.
  • Assist contractors and vendors performing specialized work.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all company safety protocols.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Familiarity with PM programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Basic knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to work safely with power tools from 24 to 480 amps.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
  • Good communication skills; able to report issues and updates clearly.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English or bi-lingual preferred.
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed.
  • Able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical work (standing, kneeling, climbing) for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with food-grade equipment and food safety standards.
  • Basic understanding of HVAC systems and refrigeration.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Positive attitude, team-oriented, and reliable.
  • Experience with Vemag systems.
  • Experience with sealers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

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.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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