**Job Description** **Maintenance Technician – Kemps Minneapolis** **Starting Wage:** $36.25/hour **Schedule:** Overnight, 10 hour shift, rotating schedule Kemps, LLC has openings for Maintenance Mechanics, responsible for the maintenance and repairs for all property and production assets within the plant. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems. + 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 + Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance + Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service + Support the installation of new equipment + Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime + Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards + Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties + 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, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes + Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance + 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 Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we manufacture Milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us! **Requirements** An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans **REQUIREMENTS:** + High school diploma or GED + Maintenance AAS, or Program Certificate in lieu of education + 1+ years related experience preferred in a manufacturing facility including: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC + Knowledge of various equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor, relay, and process control and packaging equipment + Working knowledge of all phases of electric power, 480-240-120 and the lower voltage control wiring + 1st Class B Boiler License preferred and/or willingness to obtain with company assistance. + Requires proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals + Physical activity including standing, walking, bending, and kneeling is required for the majority of the shift + May be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally + Requires working in cold production environments with varying levels of noise. (hearing protection and uniform/cold weather provided) + May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens *Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks **BENEFITS:** + Central States Pension Plan and HRA totaling over $1,500/year + Tuition Assistance + Union benefits: Medical, Life Insurance, Vision, Dental, STD + Employee Assistance Program Company and Union + Paid vacation and holidays + Paid training + Uniforms provided + Bi-annual footwear voucher + Company swag + Work for dairy farm families **Pay Range** 36.25