Plant Maintenance Technician: Level 1, 2, 3 at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – Dallas, Texas

Schedule:

3 days: 6am - 6pm

4th day: 4 hour shift (to reach 40 hours) + overtime if desired

3 days off

Responsibilities: The Plant Maintenance Technician performs basic installations, maintains, and repairs production and manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.

• Perform basic preventative maintenance inspection and service on all production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards.
• Interface, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic computerized systems and equipment
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset and assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
• Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving are required.
• Must pass pre-employment testing and physical evaluation and be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Experience with conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
• Experience with hydraulic-high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, and troubleshooting).
• Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).
• Review rating instructions.
• Experience with high-speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
• Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications preferred but not required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of continued education and experience.
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with a full range of body motion.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an office environment, extended periods in a cold, damp and hot environment.
• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance & Retirement plan

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer