Dairy Farmers of America · 3 months ago
Electrical Technician
Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform maintenance and repair services across multiple crafts. The main purpose of this role is to support Operations by ensuring equipment operates at optimal capacity and produces quality products.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Plant wide; safely troubleshoot complex equipment and building electrical problems accurately diagnosing and repairing failures
Perform both unscheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
Continuously work with SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels
Properly document all repair discrepancies, order replacement parts and complete outstanding work orders
Correct GMP discrepancies
Make recommendations that identify and eliminate problems within the work areas which help the company further the Continuous Improvement process
Proficient in maintenance management systems- SAP
Coordinate manpower for electrical maintenance and construction/changeover projects as directed by Maintenance supervision
Coordinate plant and maintenance activity with contractors, plant personnel and others as needed or when directed by Maintenance Supervision
Verify and spot check completed work orders as directed by Maintenance supervision
Assist other maintenance personnel in computer access of electronic maintenance information
Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed
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 will include providing communication between work activities and supervisors of other departments throughout the plant
Must follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all Corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements along with other duties as assigned
Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance
Assist in other maintenance areas as directed or needed
Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
Perform maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts
Safely troubleshoot complex equipment and building electrical problems accurately diagnosing and repairing failures
Perform both unscheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
Continuously work with SAP system to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels
Properly document all repair discrepancies, order replacement parts and complete outstanding work orders
Correct GMP discrepancies
Make recommendations that identify and eliminate problems within the work areas which help the company further the Continuous Improvement process
Proficient in maintenance management systems- SAP
Coordinate manpower for electrical maintenance and construction/changeover projects as directed by Maintenance supervision
Coordinate plant and maintenance activity with contractors, plant personnel and others as needed or when directed by Maintenance Supervision
Verify and spot check completed work orders as directed by Maintenance supervision
Assist other maintenance personnel in computer access of electronic maintenance information
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
Provide communication between work activities and supervisors of other departments throughout the plant
Interact with contractors, plant personnel and maintenance
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
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