PET Dairy has an immediate job opening for a fast paced and motivated refrigeration technician to perform any combination of installing and repairing industrial and commercial refrigerating systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout, and function and design of components. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments.

PET Dairy 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 PET Dairy, we 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!

PAY RATE: $30 per hour

SCHEDULE: 1st Shift / Sun - Thurs / Saturdays every 3 weeks / Occasional Sundays

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

* High school diploma or equivalent
* Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in applicable field of study
* 2 to 4 years of ammonia refrigeration systems or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

* Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
* 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
* Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
* Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
* Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
* Able to work effectively in a team environment
* 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 d decimals
* Basic computer skills
* Must be able to read, write and speak English

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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