Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer must possess the desire and ability to maintain all plant equipment.  As a member of the Lynden team the Maintenance Engineer will be a partner in the Operations Division. The Maintenance Mechanic’s role is to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic’s role is to ensure successful maintenance and repair of plant machinery and supporting special projects within the plant. This role is represented by a bargaining agreement, which will require union membership.  This is an overnight shift after training. 

• • Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
  • Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
  • Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
  • Proficient in process instrumentation including troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and calibration
  • Read, understand and troubleshoot using electrical schematics
  • General electrical troubleshooting of 24v, 110v, 220v and 480v systems
  • Understand the theory behind process flow

• Experience maintaining boilers, air compressors, condensers, glycol systems, cooling towers, and wastewater
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical motors and controls (VFD experience a must)
• Experience troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems – Fans, conveyors, gearboxes, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting fluid process equipment including pumps, valves, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and equipment manuals
• Able to lift 50 lbs. routinely / frequently and be able to sit, stand or climb or walk for 12 hrs
• Understanding and experience of preventive maintenance. Experience with CMMS programs preferred
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and maintain equipment and records
• Strong team/verbal/written skills are required. Demonstrated ability to be a Team Player
• Must be available to work any shift including nights, weekends, holidays.

What you will need:

• Familiarity with MS Office suite and applications, ability to utilize electronic communication effectively
• 3-5 years of Manufacturing Maintenance, millwright, or other closely related experience
• 3+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance, OR instrumentation certification
• Experience troubleshooting: PLC’s, controls instrumentation and panel arc flash rating level PPE requirements
• Formal education in a related field

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Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

Hourly Union Specific contract per location:
• Health and Welfare plans
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
• Hourly Compensation is $30.14/hr  based on contract brackets
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

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Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note:

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.