HIL - Maintenance Mechanic

Hiland Dairy Foods Co., LLC is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Mechanic in our Omaha plant.

Requirements:

Welding

• Must be able to arc and heli arc weld

Electrical

• Must possess extensive experience with 3-phase wiring, electrical controls, programmable controllers, and must possess strong trouble shooting abilities.

Refrigeration

• Must be familiar with ammonia systems used for refrigeration

Hours

• Start times vary; Normally 12 hour shifts (overtime may be required)/ Must be available to work 1st or 2nd shift,

Shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the dairy plant.

Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow molding, filling and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welders and precision measuring instruments.

Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area using hand tools and power tools.

Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blue prints, diagram, and service manuals. Re-aligns and adjusts components, hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.

Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools. May modify computer-controlled functions on various equipment.

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees F) and very cold (20 degrees below zero) in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work on times both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations. Must keep work are safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and follow blueprint, wiring diagrams and service manuals and fill out written reports. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School diploma or G.E.D. is required

Hourly pay starts at a minimum of $31.37, and we offer an excellent benefit package that cannot be beat!

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Hiland Dairy is committed to providing access to, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact human resources.