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Industrial Maintenance Technician
full-timeJoplin

Summary

Location

Joplin

Type

full-time

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About this role

Hiring Bonus - $1,250

Night Shift – $32.65/hr, Day Shift – $29.65/hr

 

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of industrial machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment.  This position is a night shift role, with hours 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Execute projects as directed by Maintenance Management and Plant Operations.
  • Maintain equipment and facilities with particular attention to Food Safety including:
    • Instrument calibration
    • Maintenance of product contact surfaces
    • Participate in Operations Food Safety Training
    • Monitor food safety related instrumentation
    • Work closely with Quality on development and implementation of HACCP, GMP, SQF and other product safety programs
  • Ensures operation of machinery (both electrical and mechanical equipment) by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment motors, drives, conveyor systems and various high speed food production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
  • Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools and examining form and texture of parts.
  • Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and controls instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges.
  • Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
  • Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
  • Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
  • Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks.
  • Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Employee must supply basic maintenance tools.
Qualifications
  • Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity.
  • Extensive on the job training.  High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience preferred
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks 
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Other facts

Tech stack
Equipment Maintenance,Technical Understanding,Attention to Detail,Flexibility,Job Knowledge,Productivity

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1998

What you'll do

  • The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of industrial machinery and equipment. This includes executing maintenance projects, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting malfunctions.

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What does a Industrial Maintenance Technician do at Dairy Farmers of America?

As a Industrial Maintenance Technician at Dairy Farmers of America, you will: the Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of industrial machinery and equipment. This includes executing maintenance projects, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting malfunctions..

Why join Dairy Farmers of America as a Industrial Maintenance Technician?

Dairy Farmers of America is a leading Dairy Product Manufacturing company.

Is the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Dairy Farmers of America remote?

The Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Dairy Farmers of America is based in Joplin, Missouri, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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