Plant Maintenance Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

Toledo Ice Cream is a DFA company that has immediate job openings for skilled plant maintenance mechanics, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

Toledo Ice Cream is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Toledo Ice Cream, we create ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!  

OUR MECHANICS MAKE:

• $35.53 /hour starting rate
• $0.50/hr shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift openings
• $2.00/hr shift premium after 2,000 hours worked with Company OR immediate with commensurate skill-set 

AVAILABLE SHIFTS: ALL - 5 days/week (8-10hrs/day)

***THIRD SHIFT CURRENTLY PRIORITY - will be interviewing 3rd shift candidates first***

Some Saturdays may be required.

BENEFITS:

• Teamsters 20 Union: Pension plan & comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High school diploma or GED preferred; formal engineering/maintenance training a plus
• 1+ year maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food & beverage preferred)
• 1+ year hands-on experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, HVAC, or computer-controlled equipment
• Experience with industrial equipment (lubrication, material handling, motor/relay/process control, packaging)
• TIG welding experience required
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred
• Basic math skills and proficiency with hand tool 
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, noisy environments with potential exposure to chemicals or allergens
• Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must pass all pre-employment screenings

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans