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Dairy Farmers of America Lead Maintenance Technician - Nights in St. Albans, Vermont
Position : Lead Maintenance Technician - Nights
Location : St. Albans, Vermont
Requisition ID: : 25294
General Purpose:
Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently, including preventative maintenance, overhauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Assist maintenance management and provide training, work direction, and guidance as needed to ensure all work performed meets department and plant expectations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment in compliance with all safety procedures
Support the installation of new equipment, support and implementation of preventive maintenance program
Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
Ensure all repairs are documented
Keep management informed of any maintenance issues
Complete work orders as assigned
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
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.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
4 years of maintenance work experience in industrial setting
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically SAP
Knowledge of machine shop equipment
Knowledge of pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
Skill in proficient computer usage
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process
Able to perform minor electrical work (i.e., change pump motors and diagnose motor control problems)
Able to use standard maintenance tools
Able to perform routine repairs and minor projects from planning to installation
Able to perform routine preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
Able to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick)
Able to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems
Able to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
Integrity – Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
Cooperativeness – Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
Flexibility – Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned.
Independence – Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision.
Maintains a positive “can do” outlook.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer