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Position : Plant Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Swing Shift

Location : Richmond, Indiana

Requisition ID: : 24599

Richmond Beverage Solutions, a DFA company, is seeking Maintenance Mechanics to join our team!!

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.

JOB DUTIES AND 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

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

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• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

• None

BACKUP SUPPORT TO POSITION(S)

• N/A

TRAVEL

☒ No travel required

☐ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

☐ 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

SCOPE INFORMATION

• N/A

JOB PROFILE CREATED BY

• HQ Human Resources

DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx

Original: January 2023

Revised:

See last page for Physical Demands

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DFA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Place an “X” in the appropriate response

Never

0% of shift

Occasional

1-33% of shift

Frequent

34-66% of shift

Constant

67-100% of shift

Physical Demands

Sit

Stand

Walk

Grasp, handle, twist or type

Reach (forward or overhead)

Climb (stairs or ladder)

Squatting, kneeling or bending

Push/pull

Crawling

Driving a vehicle

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 55 pounds

Up to 75 pounds

75-100 pounds

Work Environment

Use of chemicals

Must maintain a constant state of alertness

Outdoor weather conditions

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°

Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95°

Noise > 80 decibels

Dust

Fumes

Ability to work around dairy/food products

Work in tight or narrow spaces

Working in, around & over lines/obstacles

Ability to work with limited supervision

Typical office environment

Typical manufacturing environment

Typical farm/livestock environment

Typical lab environment

Sensory Demands (Check all that apply)

☐ Verbal Communication ☐ Touch ☐ Smell ☐ Hear ☐ Read ☐ Taste ☐ Write

Vision (Check all that apply)

☐ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

☐ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

☐ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)

☐ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed

on a given point)

☐ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work

• SAP experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)

• Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders

• Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner

• Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)

• Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)

• Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

• Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)

• Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems

• Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner

• Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others

• Basic computer skills

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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