Master Maintenance Technician/Welder

General Purpose:
Ensure 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 and 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 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
* Follow all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
* 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 arrived
* Exhibit the values and ethics of DFA Ingredient Solutions through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement
* Adhere to all DFA Ingredient Solutions 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)
* 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 equivalent required
• Must have 6 or more years of mechanical/electrical experience in manufacturing facilities, preferably food experience
• 2B Boilers License preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)
• Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
• Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
• 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 (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)
• Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on all pieces of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records within one year
• Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)
• Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and 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
• Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager
• SAP experience
• Basic computer skills

An Equal Opportunity Employer