Maintenance Technician #30143 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Company: Dairy Farmers of America Category: Maintenance Job Description Dairy Farmers of Americais looking for highly dependable team player to join our staff asMAINTENANCE TECHNICIANat our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day. Shift: Fulltime rotating 12-hour night shift (6pm-6:30am). Work three days one week, four days the next week. Off every other weekend. Starting Rate:$32.50 per hour Description: Maintenance Technicians play an important role at Diary Farmers of America in ensuring that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and/or repairs to production and processing equipment. Perform preventative maintenance of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures. Support the installation of new equipment. Set up and adjust controllers (primarily Allen-Bradley). Assist machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime. Ensure all repairs are documented. Follow all safety policies and procedures. Follow all DFA GMP's. Clean work areas upon completing a project and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements. Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values. 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 Education and experience: High school diploma/GED or Technical School. Minimum of 3 years skilled industrial maintenance experience. Strong electrical background. Prior experience in a food or bottling manufacturing environment a plus.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Basic math skills Familiar with and have working knowledge of equipment Ability to interpret simple to complex blueprints and schematics. Proficient in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification and fabrication. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must possess training / experience in at least two or more of the following areas:
o PLC's and PLC programming
o Single and three phase industrial electricity and control systems
o AC/DC drive Systems
o Pneumatics / hydraulics systems
o Welding practices and techniques
o Machining /fabricating practices and techniques
o Industrial boiler operations
o Water Treatment Systems
o HVAC Systems Must be able to read, write and speak English

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Dairy Farmers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value all applicants, candidates, and employees, inclusive of race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital or domestic partner status, military and veteran status, and gender, including gender identification and expression, as well as any basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support veterans and other qualified applicants who can deliver on our Cooperative’s mission, vision and values. Together we deliver the possibilities of dairy to consumers nationwide and overseas and provide value to our farmer-owners. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignments, pay, benefits, workplace conditions, reasonable accommodations, promotions, training, and other employment-related decisions, and encourage all to apply for opportunities with us. We know every employee brings something new to DFA which strengthens our success today and our innovation into the future.

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