The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a member-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative known for producing high-quality, award-winning dairy products. Established in 1916, MMPA markets 5 billion pounds of milk annually and is the ninth largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, serving members in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. At MMPA, commitment to milk quality begins on the farm and extends through five processing facilities and wholly owned subsidiary brands, Superior Dairy and Heritage Ridge Creamery. With seven sites across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, MMPA continues to shape the future of the dairy industry through innovation, product diversification and strategic growth while returning value to its member-owners.
Why you’ll love working here:
Competitive salaryHealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offRetirement including 401k with employer contributionsPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployee feedback and suggestion forumsWe are seeking a skilled 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to join our team and help ensure the smooth, reliable operation of our production facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for troubles hooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and systems to minimize downtime while upholding the highest safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pump/motor maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.Valve maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.Variable speed drive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.Fan and blower maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.Steam Boiler control monitoring.Ability to fill out monitoring log sheets and chartsAir compressor and related systems maintenance, and monitoring.Ammonia system monitoring.Glycol systems operation, maintenance, and monitoring.Basic skill in troubleshooting and repair.Ability to learn Pasteurizer and related systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairOSHA Knowledge of safe work practicesUnderstanding of liquid flow in process piping through pumps, valves and lines.
While this list is extensive, it is not comprehensive. Other tasks may be assigned as required to properly maintain production equipment, structures, grounds or utilities.
Qualifications:
- Journeyman card or four (4) years of equivalent manufacturing experienceAbility to obtain an industrial lift truck operator permitHS Diploma or equivalentAbility to pass a drug test and background check
Preferred Experience:
- Heat exchanger (Plate, Shell/Tube, Triple Tube or other) maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.Hot water set operation, maintenance, and monitoringIce builder operation, maintenance, and monitoring.Separator and related systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repairHomogenizer pump maintenance and repairHVAC PM, CM, and monitoring. Awareness of and compliance with all HACCP, USDA, FDA, SQF, MDA, GMP, and Food Safety Standard.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.
We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.
MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.
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