First Class Mechanic PA - 2nd Shift

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication Maola is always looking aheadinvesting in our people strengthening our communities and securing fresh local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity sustainability and a passion for providing fresh high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Life Insurance paid time off and moreavailable within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision repairs and maintains machinery equipment physical structures pipe and electrical systems in the industrial establishment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Installs maintains and repairs machinery equipment physical structures pipe and electrical systems following specification blueprints manuals schematic drawings using hand tools power tools hoist crane and measuring and testing instruments.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machine.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts bearings gears and other parts of machinery using rags brushes and grease gun.
• Installs and repairs components of machinery and equipment. Lays out assembles installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs and replaces gauges valves pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure specifications.
• May install program or repair automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers.
• May set up and operate machine tools such as lathe grinder drill and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts jigs fixtures and tools.
• May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut to join metal parts.
• May fabricate and repair counters benches partitions and other wood structures.
• Inspects and repairs boiler fittings such as safety valves regulators automated-control mechanisms water columns auxiliary machines such as pumps draft fans stokers and burners.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervision.
• All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures maintaining hygiene and cleanliness and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System complete required training and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe high-quality products.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or equivalent.
• Candidate should have basic mechanical skills necessary to complete job tasks assigned.
• Candidate should possess some working knowledge in some if not all of the following:
  a. standard tools materials methods and practices involved in industrial maintenance
  b. repair including plumbing electrical painting welding boiler refrigeration repair and pipefitting
  c. safe work practices estimating materials and labor needed
  d. reading and interpreting blueprints manuals and building codes
  e. analyzing and evaluating situations and using independent judgment and initiative in taking effective action.
  f. making mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; communicating clearly and concisely; operating and caring for electrical refrigeration plant repairs and power tools; setting priorities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral written
    visual and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered
    appropriately whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer
    requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical effective solutions.
• Collaboration
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
    collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal recognizing and
    valuing each persons contributions is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach bend extend and lift 50-60 pounds. It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk cream butter and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality freshness and love for the environment Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola please visit .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.