Facilities/Maintenance Technician

Job Details
Job Location
Wooster – Wooster, OH
 
Job Category
7330 – Industrial and refractory machinery mechanics
Description
We are looking for motivated individuals who are detail-oriented and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Maintenance Team strives to provide a work-life balance with average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Maintenance Technicians are responsible for efficient and safe operation of all areas of the plant. This includes processing, packaging, warehouse, and the utilities that support all areas of the plant. Technicians will frequently collaborate and problem solve with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.
The ideal candidate will be well rounded in electrical, mechanical, and controls. The Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining highly technical and automated equipment to include fillers, case packers, and palletizers, also to include process systems, ammonia refrigeration equipment, high-pressure boilers, air compressors, and other building utilities.
Skills:
Electrical
Understanding of electrical schematics and documentation
480V 3 phase troubleshooting and wiring
Low voltage controls
VFDs and servos
Mechanical
Welding to include: MIG, TIG, and Arc
pumps, valves, gearboxes
Strong mechanical aptitude
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems operation
Mill and lathe
Controls
Allen Bradley PLC knowledge to include SLC 500, PLC 5 and Logix 5000 (troubleshooting and program understanding)
Manufacturing
Familiar with conveyors, palletizing equipment, case packers preferred
Utilities boilers, air compressors, and ammonia refrigeration
Waste water systems
Other Duties:
Follow Daisy Brand food safety and quality protocols.
Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
Other duties as assigned, including general building maintenance.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Additional technical certifications preferred.
Must be able to understand and follow all GMP and Safety requirements.
Proficiency in maintenance management software (CMMS) preferred.
Experience in food/dairy production environment preferred.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and twist throughout shift.
Must be able to multitask while working with a team.
Pay Rate:
Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Company Overview
For five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).
Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is Americas #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.
Daisys core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professiona