Refrigeration / Utilities Master Technician

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Turlock
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Sunday & Monday off General Purpose: The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts. This position may operate utilities equipment which supplies electricity, steam, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning, compressed air or ventilation. The main purpose of this role to support the Operations to ensure the equipment is operating at desire capacity and producing quality a product. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Exhibit good working knowledge, of mechanical, electrical and control systems Exhibit good working knowledge, of plant utilities, Ammonia refrigeration, Steam, air, Vacuum, water, waste water Exhibit good knowledge, of plant process / operations. Exhibit good working knowledge of high speed packaging equipment. Locate, diagnose and repair any problem causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance Perform work with minimum downtime and interference with operations concern Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency Work with the SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels Complete changeovers and overhauls on all packaging and canning machinery Make repairs and adjustments to conveyor tracks, gear boxes and motors Operate, monitor and troubleshoot various systems throughout the plant i.e.: water, steam, air and water cooling systems and associated pumps and valves Correct GMP discrepancies Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance supervision Notify shift and department rounds are up to date and completed daily. Ensure management is aware of any issues noticed during the completion of checks and follows up to ensure the issue had been resolved. Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues Ensures leader standard work, 5S, standards are upheld, and in compliance Participate in the safety-based observation program. Complete and stay up to date on Dairy University and all assigned training. Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive Complete PMs and work orders. Ensure management is aware of any open issues or problems. Work and communicate well with the Purchasing and receiving employees to ensure needed parts are ordered and proper inventories are in place. Follows up as required. Exhibit a good working relationship with plant managers, Supervisors, Foreman, leads and production personnel. Should have required tools to perform all tasks, kept in serviceable condition. Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED required 2 years in a food processing or manufacturing environment Basic Electrical skills Basic knowledge of welding, metal fabrication and plumbing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities TIG, Sanitary stainless steel pipe (purge welding) Must be able to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery Ammonia refrigeration knowledge Must have own basic tools Must be flexible to work any shift and / or days of the week Must be able to stand and be on feet for up to 12 hours Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs Ability to use simple math, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division Ability to take measurements Ability to read schematics and blueprints. Ability to troubleshoot machinery and equipment without supervision Ability to work closely with fellow mechanics and production personnel to ensure that all jobs and assignments are completed in a safe and proper way. Ability to read and follow instructions Ability to understand and learn new processes in SAP. Must be able to read, write and speak English recblid mwb2wewyt0ebz337o06nmm7oxndn5vby Jobble

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