Plant Maintenance Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

Frostbite, a DFA company,has immediate job openings for skilled Plant Maintenance Mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

Frostbite is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Frostbite we create ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR MECHANICS MAKE:

• $29.54 - $33.04 /hour

SCHEDULE:

Monday thru Friday, 2nd and 3rd shift schedules available; occasional Saturdays as needed

BENEFITS:

• Union pension plan and 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training/Certifications desired
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum 1 year experience with computer-controlled equipment, Allen Bradley PLC, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Minimum 1 year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
• May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with HVAC
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems

An Equal Opportunity Employer