Mechanic – Manufacturing

Reference #: 27387
$5K Sign on Bonus
JOB SUMMARY
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms 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.
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms 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 were passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, we 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 FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:
$5K Sign on Bonus
$29.37 – 2nd Shift with Flexibility based on business needs for a 24/7 operation
This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus to be paid as $1,250.00 at 90-days of employment, $1,250.00 at 6-months of employment, and $2,500.00 at 1-year of employment

BENEFITS:
401(k) with company contribution
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Safety shoes and Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
varies by company and governing CBAs
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies
Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
Support the installation of new equipment
Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
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 repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follo all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience
Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
Able to complete projects from planning to installation
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Basic computer skills
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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