Maintenance Mechanic - Whey Plant

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of Darigold’s Sunnyside team in our whey plant. The Maintenance Mechanic must possess the desire and ability to maintain and repair all plant equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic’s role is to maintain and repair plant machinery and assist with special projects, which include fabrication and sanitary welding.

What you Will Do

• Proven sanitary welding experience


• Proven stainless steel fabrication and welding skills


• Experience maintaining and repairing rotating machinery


• Experience in trouble shooting and repair of production equipment


• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical motors and controls


• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and boilers


• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems


• Ability to interpret P&ID, mechanical, and electrical drawings


• Understanding and experience of preventive maintenanc


• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and maintain equipment and records


• Understanding and working knowledge of CMMS systems and work orders


• Ability to manage multiple priorities


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong team player


• Must be available to work any shift including nights and weekends

What you Bring
3-5 years manufacturing maintenance or related experience
Formal education in a related field preferred

Pay

$32 to $36/hr

Benefits of Working at Darigold
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• 401k with competitive employer matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits• Employer paid life & disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid Holidays
  • 8 weeks paid paternal Leave
  • Education assistance
  • Flexible (hybrid) working arrangement
  • Community giving through matching donations
  • Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

Our Commitment to Diversity
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre -employment background screen & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.