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Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Dairy Farmers of AmericaSaint Albans, VT, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

  • Join DFA's team at St. Albans

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SIGN ON BONUS - $2,500

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Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation.

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Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

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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.

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Areas of qualification are as follows :

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  • Plumbing      2)  Welding     3)   Refrigeration / HVAC   4) Boiler Operator / Maintenance  5)  Electrical / Controls / Instrumentation
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    Class B - Employee qualified in three of the five areas.

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    Class A - Employee qualified in all five of the areas.

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    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • 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
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  • Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
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  • Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
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  • Support the installation of new equipment
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  • Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
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  • Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
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  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
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  • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and / or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
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  • 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
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  • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
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  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
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  • Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
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  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
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  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
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  • 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
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    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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  • High school diploma or equivalent
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  • Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC / HMI), mechanical, welding / fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
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  • 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
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  • Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
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  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
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  • Certification and / or License – may be required during course of employment
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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  • Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
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  • Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
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  • Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
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  • Able to perform maintenance activities / repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
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  • Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
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  • Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
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  • Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
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  • Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
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  • Able to work effectively in a team environment
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  • Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
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  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
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  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
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  • Basic computer skills
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  • Must be able to read, write and speak English
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