Plant Maintenance Technician - Utility and Refrigeration

Alta Dena Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanic - Utility and Refrigeration, responsible for repairs and maintaining machinery including electro/mechanical equipment such as compressors, condensers, evaporator coils, expansion devices, ammonia: vessels and lines, valves: solenoid, globe, butterfly, shut off, suction stop, expansion, check, modulating & three way, ice builders, glycol chillers, boilers, steam: shell & tube, lines and traps, air compressors, pumps: 3 phase 480v, centrifugal, positive, peristaltic, and pneumatic, VFDs, AC drives, regulators, sensors, and other technologies by performing the following duties.

Alta Dena Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 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. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Alta Dena Dairy, we 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 can make up to based on experience:

$37.12/hr

Schedule:

2nd Shift - 10:00AM - 6:30PM, Sun - Thurs (Fri and Sat off)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on Steam Boilers, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and all related utility equipment
• Conduct monthly compressed air audits
• Troubleshoot equipment problems accurately and efficiently
• Create & complete work orders in a timely manner to the highest quality standards
• Daily scanning of all work performed and updating notes via tablet or work terminal
• Maintain complete personal tool inventory necessary to perform basic job functions
• Maintain ammonia, glycol, and ice water cooling temperatures in all areas of the plant
• Maintain plant required boiler steam pressure
• Maintain plant required air pressure
• Test and record water treatment chemistry for all related equipment and provide feed-back to staff and Water Treatment contractor
• General plumbing and pipe fitting required
• Continually control, monitor, and inspect all maintenance duties for conformance to specifications and standards on all plant equipment
• Coordinate and/or supervise contractors or third-party vendors as necessary to maintain equipment efficiency, reliability and regulatory compliance
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Suggests changes in working procedures and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew
• Delegate maintenance labor tasks for maximum efficiency and coverage
• Understand and enforce manufacturing regulations regarding safety, quality and G.M.P.s that will provide employees with a safe working environment and produce high quality products

BENEFITS:

• Union pension plan and 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Earned Wages Access

Qualified candidates will have good oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with key co-workers, including department managers, line operators, quality assurance personnel and contractors.

• Company policies, standards, and specifications
• Safety policies and procedures for equipment operation
• Proficient use of a Volt-Ohm meter
• Competent with arc and gas welding, brazing and soldering
• AC Electrical distribution from switch gear to motor control.
• DC control wiring and maintenance
• Boilers, steam distribution and water treatment
• Proficient Ammonia refrigeration, evaporators and condensers

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Perform mechanical tasks efficiently
• Safely maintain and repair all utility related plant equipment
• Work with minimum supervision
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, and job description
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics and service manuals
• Maintain the facilities RMP /CalARP programs including PSM and PHA

Experience and Education:

• High school education
• Trade schoolcollege courses that applies to this position's requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial or industrial refrigeration and/or HVAC systems
• Knowledge of water treatment chemistry used in closed and open loop cooling systems used in industrial applications
• Working knowledge of steam boiler systems used in industrial applications
• Ability to obtain an Ammonia Operator level 1 certification within 1 year

Physical Standards:

• Ability to withstand prolonged walking and standing
• Able to withstand changes in temperature from 30 F up to 120 F
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds
• Able to operate a forklift safely

An Equal Opportunity Employer