Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - Oberweis Dairy

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

Our machines are critical to the success of our operation. Under general supervision, Maintenance Technicians will perform services and repairs to ensure reliability of equipment and improve the overall equipment effectiveness of all machines within the manufacturing facility. This includes possessing the following skill sets: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, fabrication, carpentry, painting, plastering, janitorial, HVAC, ammonia, machine & vehicle servicing. This individual will also need to work safely and cohesively to support, sustain, and improve the manufacturing facility, the building, and the grounds. Troubleshooting and thoughtfully moving through observational data is foundational for this position at Oberweis Dairy. Documenting procedures, and following written standard operating procedures is a surefire way to be successful in this role.

Shift: Monday to Friday

Salary: Pay starts at $32/hr based on experience

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Job Functions

• Assistance with development, and, execution of our Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and other production machines.
• Utilize trouble shooting skills to repair issues with production equipment
• Removes and replaces defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Proficient with basic 120 VAC control circuits and 3 phase AC voltage sources (277/480 VAC) to complete routine electrical repair, adjustment, and installation work.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop equipment.
• Assists in maintaining equipment, parts, and supply inventories.
• Maintains technical knowledge and possesses a drive for continuous improvement by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Education and Experience

• High school education or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Completion of apprenticeship or Associates Degree in related field
• Five or more years of industrial manufacturing engineering/maintenance experience preferred
• Prior experience in food/beverage manufacturing preferred
• Certifications preferred: EPA, Ammonia Systems, HVAC, Electrical

Computer Skills

• Ability to record information in spreadsheet format, analyze and prepare required reports using spreadsheet manipulation, Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Must be proficient and comfortable with smart phone usage; texting/emailing.

Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Troubleshooting requires the capability to conduct cause and effect analysis, dealing with ambiguous and intermittent failures.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form(s).

Physical Demands

• Standing, stooping, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder and/or elevated lifts.
• Must be able to lift and carry weights of 50-100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -40F to 130F.
• Must be able to work in wet environments.

Additional Information

• This position requires a full week schedule with potential work shifts outside normal scheduling based on business needs. Since our operation is almost 24/7 this position will also share on-call coverage with other maintenance personnel for unexpected events.
• We will always try to minimize production on holidays, but this cannot be guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate a fair work schedule to allow for time off.

About Oberweis, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies:

Oberweis Dairy is still a family-owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years! We proudly provide our customers with superior-tasting products and exceptional customer service. Since 1927, Oberweis has expanded from premium milk and ice cream to our family of restaurant brands Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, That Burger Joint, Wood Grain Pizzeria, Oberweis Home Delivery Service, and at a grocery store near you.

In June of 2024, the Hoffman Family of Companies acquired Oberweis, pledging to uphold the brand's tradition of quality and passion for delivering exceptional dairy products.
When you walk through the doors of an Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve gone back in time to the good old days of sitting down at the counter of your local soda fountain for a tasty ice cream treat.

Satisfy your craving for high-quality, classic American comfort food at That Burger Joint where you can order hand-cut fries smothered in cheese and bacon, juicy double patty burgers, and of course, a hand-dipped Oberweis shake!

Visit us at WoodGrain Pizzeria for hand-crafted, fast-fired pizzas and premium quality salads. All of our made-to-order menu items are fresh and made completely from scratch.

Add convenience to your already busy schedule with Oberweis’ easy and convenient Home Delivery Service! Every week customers choose from over 300 hand-selected, quality dairy and grocery items that are delivered right to their front door. Service is offered throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Find your favorite Oberweis products in your local grocery store. Oberweis milk, drinks, and ice cream products are available in over 850 grocery stores throughout the United states.

It's a promise from our family to yours that what you’re about to enjoy has been sincerely cared for in every possible way. Whether it’s a scoop of super premium ice cream or farm-fresh products delivered right to your door, Oberweis pledges every single day to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!