Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

• Hourly Wage: Starting at $31.83, depending on experience (DOE)
• Family Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Safety Bonus Program

Job Summary

The Stationary Engineer shall operate, maintain, and repair the equipment, systems and machines for which the Chief Engineer is responsible, under the oversight of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer.

Essential Functions List of significant/essential duties, tasks and/or responsibilities required of this position.

• Responsible to maintain and repair all production equipment: pumps, pasteurizers, homogenizers, atomizers, evaporators, dryers, butter packaging equipment, cartoners, casers, churns, valves, baggers, etc.
• Maintain and repair all support equipment: including but not limited to boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.
• Handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, ice bank chilled water, plant process water.
• Daily utilities reading.
• Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs; product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas.
• Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports.
• Responsible for all work being done in a safe and timely fashion while ensuring work quality and completion.
• It is necessary that maintenance engineers work well with employees throughout the plant.
• Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in timely manner.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Maintain excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a forklift operator license.

Education and/or Experience

One to three months of related experience.

• High School level verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Simple math reasoning required.
• Minimum two years experience in a production setting involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
• Required to attend two classes per year to improve their skills or as often as such classes are offered by the Union.

Language Skills

A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess or be able to acquire a forklift operator license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Sitting/Standing/Walking: The engineer during the course of an 8-hour workday will do all three. He/she will walk several hundred feet over uneven surfaces checking buildings and machines for needed repairs.

Lifting/Carrying: The engineer lifts up to 55 pounds on a frequent basis and 80 pounds on an occasional basis.

Pushing/Pulling: The engineer frequently pushes/pulls while using mechanic tools and equipment.

Bending/Stooping: Both are done regularly during the course of a workday.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Squatting and kneeling are done frequently. Crawling is done occasionally.

Twisting/Turning: Frequent twisting and kneeling are done while doing regular maintenance duties.

Climbing/Balancing: Some vertical ladder climbing required. Balancing on ladders and machinery required while doing maintenance and installation of equipment.

Reaching: Frequently reaching from floor level to shoulder level done during 8-hour workday.

Grasping/Manipulating: Frequent use of hands and fingers while using hand tools and positioning of machine parts.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Employees will be subject to a variance of temperatures in the Warehouse. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves and eye protection must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

ADA/FEHA

The company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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