Plant Maintenance Mechanic at Dean Foods

Posted in Other 13 days ago.

Location: Richmond, Indiana





Job Description:

Job Title



Plant Maintenance MechanicLocation



Richmond, IndianaDescription




Richmond Beverage Solutions, a DFA company, is seeking
Maintenance Mechanics to join our team!



GENERAL PURPOSE
Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively
and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding,
and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight
focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and
packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and
performance
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to
perform required maintenance and service
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems
and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required
information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and
acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding
health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate
regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• 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

Requirements




EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls
    (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

  • 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled
    equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay
    control, process control and packaging equipment

  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment


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 a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

  • 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

  • Basic computer skills




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