• Job Description

  Req#: MAINT005281

  The Maintenance Mechanic must possess the desire and ability to maintain all plant equipment. As a member of the Jerome team the Maintenance Mechanic will be a partner in the Operations Division. The Maintenance Mechanic’s role is to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment.

  What You Will Do

  • Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
  • Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
  • Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
  • Proficient in process instrumentation including troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and calibration
  • Read, understand, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics
  • General electrical troubleshooting of 24v, 110v, 220v and 480v systems
  • Understand the theory behind process flow

  What You Bring

  • Highly proficient and experienced in troubleshooting, PLCs, electrical controls, instrumentation
  • Knowledgeable in the areas of mechanical machinery, steam, boiler, pneumatic & hydraulic operations
  • Read/understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals
  • Strong team, verbal, and written skills
  • Must be available ALL DAYS, ALL SHIFTS
  • Sanitary welding experience required
  • Boiler and/or Refrigeration experience preferred

  Education, Experience, and Certifications

  • Min. 3 yrs. exp. in mechanical/electrical maintenance, or instrumentation certificate
  • Food background preferred, specifically dairy
  • Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas (production, logistics), within consumer products.

  Benefits of Working at Darigold

  We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
  • Pension contribution
  • Community giving through matching donations
  • Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
  • Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)
  • Employee Assistance Program

  Our Commitment to Diversity

  Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Today’s consumers want to know that their food is produced safely and responsibly. And Darigold | Northwest Dairy Association — a farmer-owned dairy cooperative with over 100 years of history in the northwest United States — is committed to excellent stewardship of the animals, food, people, and natural resources in our care.

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