About this role
East Side Jersey Dairy O'Fallon/Prairie Farms is looking for an EXPERIENCED Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support production in a food manufacturing and packaging facility. Position also includes maintaining plant utilities such as boiler, HVAC, air compressors, refrigeration compressors, anhydrous ammonia system, building and grounds maintenance, etc...
- Shift: Third
- Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:30pm-8:00am
- Location: O'Fallon, Illinois
- Job Type: Full-time with shift differential; 90 day probationary period
- Union: District NO.9, International Association of Machinist and Aerospace workers; Must join union after 30 days
- Pay: $33.34/hr plus shift differential
- Benefits offered: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short term Disability, and Life Insurance
Duties:
- Good interpersonal skills are a must.
- Diagnose mechanical problems quickly and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair/owner manuals, engineering specifications, and parts catalogs as necessary.
- Maintenance on processing equipment, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installation of equipment.
- Adjust and repair packaging equipment as needed.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
- Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
- Interface with Operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant reliability.
- Work with both Outside Contractors and Plant Operations to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.
- Other responsibilities as requested.
Education Experience:
- 2+ Years relevant Maintenance experience required
- Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is a plus
- Experience with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration preferred
Qualifications/Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push, pull products weighing up to fifty pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead.
- Ability to stand, kneel climb ladders, and other physical requirements as needed.
- Must be able to pass a post-offer drug test, alcohol screening, and physical exam.
Apply today and join the Prairie Farms family!
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other facts
About Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include nearly 600 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion.
Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products.
With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers.
Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com.
Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com.
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What you'll do
- The Maintenance Mechanic will diagnose and repair mechanical problems, perform routine preventive maintenance, and ensure the reliability of plant operations. The role also involves interfacing with operations and outside contractors to complete maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
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