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Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America
United States, Nevada, Fallon
Nov 21, 2024

General Purpose:

Ensures that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment, excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:



  • Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures
  • Support the installation of new equipment
  • Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
  • Ensure all repairs are documented
  • Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures


  • Attends required training, including but not limited to: GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.

    • Perform other tasks and jobs as assigned




  • Proactively identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement to include: Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Leader Standard Work
  • Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements


EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience



  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have two (2) years formal mechanical education certificate or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



  • Must be able to perform minor electrical work (ex. change pump motors, diagnose motor control problems, etc.)
  • Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
  • Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines.)
  • Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (ex. rebuilding product pumps, water pumps, sanitary valves, samplers, packaging equipment, sifters, piping leaks).
  • Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
  • Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick).
  • Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems.
  • Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager



Licensing and Certification:



  • Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, waste water, or plumbing licenses or certificates are a plus

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