Maintenance Technician - Blowmold 1st Shift
Dairy Farmers of America · Franklin, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Dairy Farmers of America (industrial) in Franklin, MA.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- EHS / safety 30%
- Automation 22%
- ✓ Welding 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Dairy Farmers of AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
- ◆Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- ◆Support the installation of new equipment
- ◆Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
- ◆Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
- ◆Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
- ◆Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
- ◆Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
- ◆Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
- ◆Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
- ◆Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts
requirements
for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
- ✓Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
- ✓Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation
requirements
- ✓The
requirements
herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Education and experience
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
- ✓2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
- ✓Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
- ✓Multi-Craft mechanical experience preferred
- ✓Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
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Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Maintenance Blow Mold Technician
We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!
1st Shift - Rotating Schedule - Sunday - Saturday - 7:00AM - 3:30PM, with 2 Days off a Week
External Candidate - $1,500.00 sign-on bonus
Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- •Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
- •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, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
- •Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
- •Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
- •Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
- •Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
- •Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- •Able to work effectively in a team environment
- •Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
- •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 decimals
- •Basic computer skills
- •Must be able to read, write and speak English