PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Dairy Manufacturing
Quick Summary
Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment — planned, unplanned,
High school diploma or GED 2-4 years hands-on: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC/HMI, or HVAC Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A stable, hands-on career with one of America's largest dairy cooperatives — company-paid health, dental & vision coverage and a pension plan. No travel. Real autonomy. A team that has your back.
- $32.49/Hour starting rate (+OT opportunity)
- Up to $6,240 yearly pension benefit
- No Cost Health, Dental & Vision
What We Offer
~1 min readResponsibilities
~1 min read- →Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment — planned, unplanned, and emergency
- →Execute preventative maintenance programs and routine reliability assessments
- →Interpret schematics, service manuals, and work orders to drive fast, accurate repairs
- →Support new equipment installation and cross-train operators to minimize downtime
- →Identify process improvement opportunities and take the initiative to act on them
- →Anticipate parts needs and manage procurement ahead of scheduled tasks
- →Maintain complete, accurate documentation in line with SOPs and GMP standards
Requirements
~1 min read- High school diploma or GED
- 2-4 years hands-on: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC/HMI, or HVAC
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills; English fluency
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Trade or technical school certification (electrical, PLC/HMI, welding, refrigeration, or plumbing)
- Manufacturing environment background.
- Ammonia refrigeration experience
Root-Cause Thinker: You find the real problem, not just the symptom — and fix it once.
Proactive Communicator: You keep teams informed before problems become emergencies.
Continuous Improver: You see a better way and say so — then help make it happen.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $67,579 a year
- 25% above the $54,080 median for Maintenance Technician jobs on Jobera (2,542 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 34 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- October 29, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 34
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 32%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
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