Plant Maintenance Mechanic - THIRD SHIFT

Dairy Farmers of America

  • Toledo, OH
  • $32.03 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description:Toledo Ice Cream has an immediate job opening for a third shift Plant Maintenance Mechanic, 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.Toledo Ice Cream is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 10,000 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. At Toledo Ice Cream, we create novelty 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:
  • $32.03 /hour starting rate
  • $0.25/hr shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift openings
  • $2.00/hr shift premium after 2,000 hours worked with Company
SHIFT SCHEDULE: 3rd Shift, 5 days/week (8hrs/day) - Sun-Thurs 11:00pm-7:30pmSome Fridays may be required.BENEFITS:
  • Teamsters 20 union membership and 401(k)
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays (following 90-day probationary period)
  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Work for dairy farm families
Requirements: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 welding experience: Mig/Tig (Tig strongly preferred)
  • 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
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dairy Farmers of America