Maintenance Technicain

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will exercise discretion and use good judgement for maintaining a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and automated systems. This shift is Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 4:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize Safety: Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), before performing any work on equipment.
• Help analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment issues across mechanical, electrical (up to 480V), pneumatic, and PLCcontrolled systems.
• Perform maintenance on all processing and packaging equipment throughout the plant, including milk receiving, cheese production, and butter production areas.
• Interface with PLC systems (e.g., AllenBradley) to diagnose equipment faults and support operational efficiency in our highly automated facility.
• Participate in preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and ensure equipment longevity. Document all work performed in our maintenance management system.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns and use good judgement to minimize production disruptions
• Support production, sanitation, and quality assurance teams to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure food safety standards are met.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field is highly preferred.
• 35+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the food & beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical industry is a significant plus.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, including motors, VFDs, and control circuits.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience repairing gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety protocols.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, wet surfaces, and noise.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

About Minerva Dairy Inc

For six generations, Minerva Dairy has been creating rich, slow-churned, 85% butterfat butter that has become a staple for chefs and families alike. As America's oldest family-owned dairy, we pride ourselves on tradition, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality. What you may not realize is that we also have a substantial cheese processing business that produces cheese for food service and as an ingredient for other manufacturers. In our cooler room, we store not only all of our retail butter products but also our large 40-pound blocks of cheese. We specialize in making hard Italian cheeses like Romano and Asiago. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help us continue our legacy of producing America's best butter & cheese.