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Dairy Farmers of America Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Birmingham, Alabama
Job Description
Are you a hands-on troubleshooter who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be a vital part of our team—keeping equipment running at peak performance and ensuring our operations never miss a beat.
Mayfield Ice Cream is seeking a skilled and driven Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to join our team on first shift . In this critical role, you'll be part of the backbone of our production process—performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and responding to line calls to ensure our machinery runs efficiently to support the production of our delicious ice cream products.
With a strong mechanical strong background, you'll work across multiple departments to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and reliability. Your expertise will help ensure our equipment performs at its best, keeping our commitment to excellence intact from the first bite to the final scoop.
If you have hands-on experience in dairy, food, or beverage manufacturing maintenance, strong technical knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Come be part of a team that’s all about creating smiles and spreading joy—one scoop at a time.
Requirements
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in or degree from trade school or technical school preferred
2 or more years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and (ammonia) refrigeration or related experience, preferably in a dairy, food, or beverage manufacturing environment
Knowledge of or experience working on a variety of mechanical manufacturing equipment including motors, relays, rollers, conveyors
Knowledge of or experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
Able to complete 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 work effectively in a team environment
Able to troubleshoot, 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 including Disabled/Veterans
Pay Range $25+ / hour