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 PM2:00 AM 4/10s 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