**Job Description** Cass Clay Creamery/Kemps LLC. located in Fargo, ND - subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is looking for a full time **_Maintenance Tech_** to join our team. At Cass Clay Creamery - we bring the fun to work! Volunteer opportunities, walk in local parades, charity work, catered in meals to celebrate milestones or appreciation and be a part of one of the largest Dairy Co-Ops with the small-town family feel. **GENERAL PURPOSE:** Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. **SCHEDULE:** Week 1: 6a-4:30p Sun, Wed, Thurs & Fri Week 2: 6a-4:30p Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat **$6,000 sign-on bonus!** + *$1,000-after 90 days, $2,000-after 6 months & $3,000-after 1 year **Pay:** + Up to $30 or more DOE per hour + **Maintenance Wages are based on years of service and oncoming skills - make sure your resume is clean, up-to-date and accurate **Benefits Include:** + Vacation & Sick (loaded the 1st of the year), pension & 401K, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, EAP and various dairy products to enjoy on your shift. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + 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 + Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams + 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 maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs + Able to perform minor to mid-sized 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 perform task and duties without constant supervision + Able to work effectively in a team environment + 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 + Must be able to read, write and speak English Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. **Requirements** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** + High school diploma or equivalent + Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc. + 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment + Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment + Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment Resume's will be accepted until the position is filled. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans **Pay Range** Up to $30.00/hour