Maintenance Tech I

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

 

PEOPLE.    PRODUCTS.    CUSTOMERS.

 

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $30/hr plus $2/hr shift differential
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

 

Shift Schedule:

 

• Wednesday – 9pm – 5:30am
• Thursday – Friday – 5:00pm – 5:30am
• Saturday – 5:00pm – 1:30am 

 

Job Purpose and Overview

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for safely installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery, equipment and electrical devices for a multi-line food manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be responsible for keeping lines running, maintaining the equipment, and improving upon existing processes.

 

What Does It Take to be a Maintenance Technician II at Dawn Foods? 

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; technical training or equivalent training very desirable
• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance experience with food manufacturing a plus
• Must be familiar with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.  Must be able to perform basic trouble shooting of these systems and change components as required to repair inoperative equipment and return to serviceable condition.
• PLC and welding skills are highly desired.
• Ability to perform Preventative Maintenance such as lubricating, inspecting and evaluating equipment,
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow maintenance employees and members of other departments.
• Must understand and follow OSHA regulations as they pertain to all aspects of maintenance e.g. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Confined Space, Working at Heights, etc.
• Must have basic computer skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office
• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide
• Possess and utilizes personal tool set

 

What Will You Do as a Maintenance Technician II at Dawn Foods?

• Works safely and fosters a culture of safety
• Works closely with other departments to maintain an efficient operation
• Answers floor calls to investigate and resolve issues. Communicates with Lead/Supervisor if the issue cannot be resolved in a timely manner.
• Addresses issues as they arise and responds to team members in a timely manner.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on equipment as assigned. Completes scheduled work orders on time.
• Responsible for logging work into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Asks questions to fully understand expectations. Follows up with management staff members to ensure alignment when needed.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts as needed.
• Troubleshoots, installs and repairs electrical devices as needed.
• Maintains hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and HVAC equipment as needed which may include repairs to and replacement of gaug