Maintenance Tech I at Maola Local Dairies

SHIFT: 1st

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY  

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on equipment and systems within the dairy processing facility. This role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems that support pasteurization, filling, packaging, and refrigeration operations. The technician ensures equipment operates efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards to support continuous production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Monitor, maintain, and repair boilers, pumps, compressors, filters, tanks, and other equipment in machine rooms.
• Maintain and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, including associated components.
• Service and repair pasteurizing equipment to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain and repair automated conveyors, case handling systems, filling equipment, and packaging machinery.
• Maintain and repair blow molding equipment used in production operations.
• Service and repair high – and low-pressure plumbing, piping, and vacuum systems.
• Fabricate, modify, and build components as required to support operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to the component level, including interpreting and applying electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Provide training and guidance to new maintenance team members to ensure safe and effective work practices.
• Participate in ammonia system operation and safety training to support refrigeration system compliance and safe handling procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment as a maintenance technician or mechanic.
• Working knowledge of maintenance, electrical, and pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance standards preferred.

COMPETENCIES 

• Communication  

• • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.

• Accountability  

• • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 

• Customer Focused  

• • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.

• Initiative  

• • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.

• Problem-Solving  

• • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 

• Collaboration  

• • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.  
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.  Wet/slippery work conditions. 

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products.  Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.