Job Description

Job Description

General Purpose:

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Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently, including preventative maintenance, overhauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment in compliance with all safety procedures
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• Support the installation of new equipment, support and implementation of preventive maintenance program
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• Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
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• Ensure all repairs are documented
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• Keep management informed of any maintenance issues
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• Complete work orders as assigned
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• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
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• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
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• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
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• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
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• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
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• Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts
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• 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.
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Minimum Requirements:

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Education and Experience

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• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
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• 4 years of process manufacturing environment maintenance work experience
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• Certification and/or License – 2 year formal mechanical education certificate preferred
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically SAP
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• Knowledge of machine shop equipment
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• Knowledge of pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
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• Knowledge of PLC’s, Calibration of flow valves, level controllers, VFD’s, Photocells, Limit Sensors etc.
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• Competent in troubleshooting electrical issues using schematic diagrams on a variety of equipment.
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• Skill in proficient computer usage
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• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
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• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
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• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
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• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
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• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
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• Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process
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• Able to perform minor electrical work (i.e. change pump motors and diagnose motor control problems)
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• Able to use standard maintenance tools
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• Able to perform routine repairs and minor projects from planning to installation
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• Able to perform routine preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
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• Able to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick)
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• Able to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems
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• Able to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
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• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
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Reporting to this Position:

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• None
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Travel:

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☒No travel required

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☐5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

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☐15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

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☐25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

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☐50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

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☐75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

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Scope:

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• None
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Job Description Completed By:

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Job Description Approved By:

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• 01/2022
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Original:

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Revised: 01/2022

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See last page for Physical Demands

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DFA Physical Demands and Work Environment

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Place an “X” in the appropriate response

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Never

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0% of shift

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Occasional

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1-33% of shift

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Frequent

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34-66% of shift

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Constant

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67-100% of shift

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Physical Demands

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Sit

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X

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Stand

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X

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Walk

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X

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Grasp, handle, twist or type

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X

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Reach (forward or overhead)

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X

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Climb (stairs or ladder)

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X

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Squatting, kneeling or bending

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X

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Push/pull

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X

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Crawling

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X

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Driving a vehicle

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X

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Lifting/Carrying

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Up to 10 pounds

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X

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Up to 25 pounds

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X

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Up to 55 pounds

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X

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Up to 75 pounds

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With assist

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75-100 pounds

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With assist

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Work Environment

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Toxic or noxious chemicals

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X

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Outdoor weather conditions

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X

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Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

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Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°

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X

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Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95°

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Loud noises > 80 decibels

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Dust

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Fumes

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Ability to work around dairy/food products

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Work in tight or narrow spaces

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X

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Working in, around & over lines/obstacles

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Ability to work with limited supervision

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Typical office environment

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Typical manufacturing environment

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Typical farm/livestock environment

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Typical lab environment

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Sensory Demands

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☒ Verbal Communication ☒ Touch ☐ Smell

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☒ Hear ☒ Reading

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☐ Taste ☒ Writing

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Vision

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☒ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

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☒ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

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☒ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)

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☒ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are

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fixed on a given point)

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☒ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Shift work,

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