Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial - California Dairies

Description

California Dairies, Inc. is the leading dairy processing cooperative in California. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we operate several processing facilities located throughout California. CDI employees are highly valued and are provided competitive benefits packages and career growth plans.

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:

• Hourly Wage - $30.90
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Paid Time Off 
• Pension Plans

Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic/Stationary Engineer shall operate and maintain the equipment, systems and machines for which the Chief Engineer is responsible, under the supervision of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer.

Essential Functions 

• Maintain and repair all production equipment: pumps, Pasteurizers, homogenizers, atomizers, evaporators, dryers, churns, valves, baggers, etc.
• Maintain and repair all support equipment: boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.
• Handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, ice bank chilled water, plant process water.
• Daily utilities reading.
• Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs; product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Responsible for reporting daily work orders and activity reports.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
  It is necessary that maintenance engineers work well with employees throughout the plant.
• Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

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. The Company will
make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation
enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.

• Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety
  equipment.
  
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
  
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when a process is unclear.
  
• Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.

 Education and/or Experience

• One to three years preferred related experience.
• Technical/other training or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• High School diploma/GED
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Simple math reasoning required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a production setting involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
• Required to attend two classes per year to improve their skills or as often as such classes are offered by the Union.

Language Skills

A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or
diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the
corporation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.

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. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Sitting/Standing/Walking Each workday, the engineer during the course of an 8-hour workday will do all
three. They will walk several hundred feet over uneven surfaces checking buildings and machines for needed
repairs.

Lifting/Carrying: Each workday, the engineer lifts up to 60lbs on a frequent basis and 80lbs on an
occasional basis.

Pushing/Pulling: Each workday, frequent pushing/pulling is done while using mechanic tools and
equipment.

Bending/Stooping: Both are done regularly during the course of the workday.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Each workday, squatting and kneeling are done frequently. Crawling is
done occasionally.

Twisting/Turning: Each workday frequent twisting and kneeling are done while doing regular maintenance
duties.

Climbing/Balancing: Some vertical ladder climbing is required. Balancing on ladders and machinery
required while doing maintenance and installation of equipment.

Reaching: Each workday, frequent reaching from floor level to shoulder level done.

Grasping/Manipulating: Each workday, frequent use of hands and fingers while using hand tools and
positioning of machine parts.

Work Environment:

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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