Mechanic - Manufacturing

Job Summary

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms 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.

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms 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 Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, 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:

$31.94 - 3rd Shift with Flexibility based on business needs for a 24/7 operation

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company contribution*
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoes and uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company and governing CBAs

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks

Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff

Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards

Assist with and/or 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

Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies

Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

Support the installation of new equipment

Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

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, identify opportunities to improve processes

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