Responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment and systems to support production and maintain a safe working environment.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of dairy processing equipment, including motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and other process equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment, including pumps, conveyors, gear reducers, seals, bearings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, blowers, and vacuum systems.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
• Assist in equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades to support production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hazardous material handling.
•  Wear a respirator when required for emergency situations or specific maintenance activities involving airborne contaminants.
•  Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to maintain high operational standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in root cause analysis for recurring maintenance issues.
• Perform general housekeeping, breakdown analysis, and other duties considered appropriate.
• Utilize GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholding the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.

• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health  Act, which apply to his/her actions and conduct.

• Compliance with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates.  (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 0-1 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in food or dairy manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, and automated systems is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial setting.
• Ability to wear a respirator as required, including compliance with fit testing and medical clearance.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously.
• Proficient personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when necessary.

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity, performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

• May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
• Work in environments with varying temperatures, including refrigerated areas.
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, fumes, and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

• • Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.