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Dairy Farmers of America Master Maintenance Tech in St. George, Utah
Position : Master Maintenance Tech
Location : St. George, Utah
Requisition ID: : 26651
Meadow Gold Dairy
JOB SUMMARY DFA Dairy Brands St. George has immediate job openings for skilled Controls/ Maintenance Technician, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.
DFA Dairy Brands St.George is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At DFA Dairy Brands St. George, we create and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
OUR CONTROLS/MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
- $33.74 per hour
SCHEDULE: Swing shift, 4pm to 12pm
BENEFITS:
401(k) with company contribution*
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays*
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards*
Employee referral program
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
* varies by company and governing CBAs
Job requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Five years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility
Minimum of 2 years related experience required, preferably food and beverage industry
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge of computer networks.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with the following Rockwell Software products is highly desirable: RS Logix 5, RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, RS Linx Classic, RS Linx Enterprise, and Factory Talk View SE
Troubleshoot / enhance PLC code and HMI screens created by others.
Troubleshoot, calibrate, and replace process instrumentation (chart recorders, mass flow, mag flow, vortex flow, temperature, and pressure sensors).
Troubleshoot / repair 0-10V & 4-20mA loop control circuits.
Troubleshoot / repair 24V – 480V AC/DC motor and/or control circuits.
Troubleshoot / repair motor starter and VFD controlled motors ranging from ½ HP to 500 HP.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
Must be able to handle basic hand tools
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday
Subset license or certifications may be required
Five years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility