Position : Plant Maintenance Mechanic

　　Location : Orlando, Florida

　　Requisition ID: : 24371

　　T.G. Lee Dairy 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.

　　T.G. Lee Dairy 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 T.G. Lee Dairy, we 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 FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:

　　$31.00 per hourSCHEDULE:

　　10:00 pm to 6:30 pm -- will train on all shifts prior to going on permanent schedule.ADDITIONAL RESPONSABILITIES:

　　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

　　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 of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams

　　Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

　　Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner

　　Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repair.

　　Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation

　　Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

　　Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

　　Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

　　Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

　　Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

　　Basic computer skills

　　Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer