Maintenance Technician III

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for:

·       Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.

·       Conforms to and has department conform to Producers quality standards.

·       Updates and monitors a preventative maintenance program for the Fairfield plant facility.

·       Helps relieve and cover maintenance department vacations to minimize overtime costs.

·       Coordinates the day-to-day preventative maintenance requirements and must have proficiency in all maintenance jobs.

·       Through a parts clerk, establishes parts ordering requirements to ensure that adequate supplies of appropriate spare parts are kept in stock.

·       Assists in troubleshooting as needed on plant equipment.

·       Performs needed repairs when required. Researches, suggests, and implements system upgrades.

·       Ability to identify and describe each component of the HTST system.

·       Demonstrate basic ARC and TIG welding skills.

·       Demonstrate proficient use of Volt/Ohm meter.

·       Ability to identify chains, sprockets and bearings.

·       Demonstrate cute and glue PVC pipe and identify pipe fittings.

·       Analyzes and repairs specialized equipment heavily dependent on electrical controls, microprocessors controls, electro-mechanical mechanisms, and related components under general direction.

·       Maintains a working understanding of plant production processes, equipment systems and facilities, in order to perform maintenance effectively under general directions.

·       Has sufficient knowledge to be able to operate equipment for diagnostic and break relief as required.

·       Performs all work in a safe and professional manner and reports safety deficiencies immediately.

·       Orders parts and materials as required for assigned tasks.

·       Maintains professional and appropriate dress, hygiene and personal appearance.

·       Accountable to the GMP Food Safety and Quality Principles

Wage Range: $40.00 - $49.50