Maintenance Technician at Minneapolis

Job Description

Dairy Farmers of America is all about milk and the 16,000 dairy farm members who produce it. We are proud to be a cooperative, owned and operated by the dairy farmers whom we serve. We are one of the countrys most diversified U.S. manufacturers of dairy products, food components and ingredients. We are a leader in formulating and packaging shelf-stable dairy products in can and glass. We are one of the most vertically-integrated and future-focused co-op and food companies in the industry. We are an organization with over 4,000 employees. We are DFA-the premium provider of market opportunities for farmers and a value-added supplier of innovative dairy products and food components for customers around the world.Repair and preventative maintenance of equipment, machines, buildings and grounds to support fluid milk and yogurt processing, packaging, and storage operation of Kemps brands. Boiler experience a plus.Promote safe work practices and GMP as regulated by OSHA, govt agencies, and company policies maintaining an excellent food processing operation.

Job Requirements

Requirements Include:Ability to read schematics in all phases of refrigeration, electric circuitry, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Have knowledge of all phases of electric power, 480-240-120 & lower voltage control wiring. Working knowledge of all phases of hydraulics system from the pumps to the drives, accumulators, connectors, regulators, and main base station. Hands-on working knowledge of welding, pneumatics. Troubleshooting of equipment.Qualifications:Education in the field of Maintenance Engineering or 3 + years experience required. Good written and verbal communication, MS Office experience, and safety background. Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, ammonia refrigeration, electrical, natural gas, effluent water systems, steam pressure systems, and bulk chemical dispensing systems. Sanitary practices related to food products. Ability to work with governing agencies such as OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and FDA.
Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Minneapolis, Company: Dairy Farmers of America.