Plant Maintenance

The Dairy Industrial Maintenance Mechanic shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such

as processing, blow-molding, filling and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring

diagrams and specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welders and precision measuring

instruments.

Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles

machines and equipment to gain access to problem area, using hand tools and power tools. Inspects

and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Removes and replaces worn or

defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and

following blueprints, diagram, and service manuals. Re-aligns and adjusts components, such as

spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams. Locates damaged air and hydraulic

pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe. Starts machines and equipment

to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding

equipment and hand tools. May modify computer-controlled functions on various equipment.

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (20 degrees below zero)

and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, crawl,

climb, squat, and work on times both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance

operations. Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other

systems in the plant. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and follow blueprint,

wiring diagrams and service manuals and fill out written reports.

Core Requirements:
• Mechanical: Must be able to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment used for production.
• Welding: Must be able to perform welding repairs on production equipment as needed. Heli-Arc

welding experience is a plus.
• Electrical: Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for single and three phase

services. Programmable Logic Control experience a plus.
• Hours: Need to be flexible as start times vary, normally 8 ½ hour shifts per day with occasional Overtime

Monday to Friday and some Saturdays ( 1 day off during the week when working Saturday)

Preferred Requirements:
• Refrigeration: Familiar with ammonia systems used for refrigeration, boilers and air compressors.
• Food production maintenance experience

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Vet/Disabled