**Job Description** Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K w/match Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends Wage: $33.23-$34.95 Job Duties and Responsibilities + Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks + Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff + Assist the manager to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards + Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures + Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies + Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance + Support the installation of new equipment + Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime + Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production + Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures + Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques + Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes + Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required + The ability to cover other maintenance employee for PTO and other types of Leave. **Requirements** An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans Education and Experience + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc. + 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience + Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams + Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction + Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork + Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures + Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time + Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner + Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently + Able to complete projects from planning to installation + Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures + Able to adapt and manage to change effectively + Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing + Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals + Basic computer skills + Ability to pass certification and operate a fork truck. + Must be able to read, write and speak English