Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I

Entry-level technician providing mechanical and electrical support for all components, systems, and subsystems to ensure proper operations within a dairy processing and manufacturing plant. Responsible for repairs, replacements, and adjustments to installed equipment, as well as maintaining structural integrity of the facility. Schedule: 4:00 PM 2:00 AM, 4/10's, Sunday through Wednesday (Thursday, Friday, Saturday off). Possibility of extension; possibility of conversion to full-time depending on candidate performance.

Location: Tempe Milk Plant, 1115 W Alameda Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

• Conduct thorough walkthroughs and assessments of all equipment (operating and shut down) and ongoing preventive maintenance actions
• Perform routine mechanical and electrical repairs on equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning and/or out-of-service equipment
• Provide mechanical assistance to plant Operators in troubleshooting and repair
• Monitor and maintain plant systems/subsystems to operate equipment
• Be available to work shifts to fulfill personnel slotting requirements as directed

• 3+ years in a manufacturing/production environment within a related industry (food manufacturing preferred)

• Mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of homogenizers, blow molds, electrical distribution (480V/60Hz/3 phase)
• Welding experience a plus
• Reading and understanding technical manuals, plant drawings, and schematics
• Effective verbal and written communication
• General knowledge of boiler operations, fluid heat exchangers, refrigeration/cooling systems, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, air compressor operations, electrical/electronic controls, and welding
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures
• Microsoft Outlook proficiency
• Lean Manufacturing principles experience

• Understanding of engineering theory and principles related to plant operations
• Ability to use tools and techniques properly with limited supervision
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude