Maintenance Technician

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Athens
Posted on: August 26, 2024

Job Description:

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.-- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas, or air required for operations).-- Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations-- Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service-- Performing preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data)-- Line manufacturing support systems (ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery, PH house)-- Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards-- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties-- Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.-- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.-- Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor-- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.-- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.-- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.-- Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.-- Responsible for food safety, pre*requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.-- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.-- Perform other duties as assigned.--Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 PM to 06:30 AM.Hourly rate: 28.33

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