Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Frostbite, a DFA company, has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.
Frostbite is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Frostbite we create ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
OUR MECHANICS MAKE:
$29.54 - $33.04 /hour
SCHEDULE:
1st shift (1 opening): Mon-Fri, start time may fluctuate from 4am to 5am
3rd shift (1 opening): Mon-Fri, start time at 11pm
Occasional Saturdays may be required; overtime available
BENEFITS:
Union pension plan and 401(k)
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Work for dairy farm families
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED preferred
Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired
Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Must be able to handle basic hand tools
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
