General Maintenance Technician

Michigan Milk Producers Association is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift  to support the efficient operation of our production facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and systems to minimize downtime and ensure safety and quality standards.

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) established in 1916 is a dairy farmer-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. As the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., MMPA serves dairy farmers throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana, employing approximately 625 people in four states. In addition to a cheese plant in Indiana called the Middlebury Cheese Company, and a dairy product plant in Ohio called Superior Dairy, MMPA operates two SQF Level 3 dairy ingredient plants in Michigan. Products made at MMPAs plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.

Key Responsibilities :

• Pump / motor maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Valve maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Variable speed drive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Fan and blower maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Steam Boiler control monitoring.
• Ability to fill out monitoring log sheets and charts
• Air compressor and related systems maintenance, and monitoring.
• Ammonia system monitoring.
• Glycol systems operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Basic skill in troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to learn Pasteurizer and related systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
• OSHA Knowledge of safe work practices
• Understanding of liquid flow in process piping through pumps, valves and lines.

While this list is extensive, it is not comprehensive. Other tasks may be assigned as required to properly maintain production equipment, structures, grounds or utilities.

Preferred but not required :

Qualifications :

Why Join Us : At MMPA, youll be joining a company with a strong legacy in the dairy industry, and a forward-thinking culture that values growth, wellness, and teamwork. Were excited to welcome a passionate individual to our team who is eager to contribute to our success while growing their own career. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and work with a dynamic group of people, we want to hear from you!

Ready to join our team, Apply today!! We look forward to hearing from you!

We are a drug-free facility , and maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment is a top priority. As part of our commitment to your well-being, all applicants will undergo a drug screening as part of the hiring process.

MMPA is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

Please Note : We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from third-party recruiters at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

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