Manufacturing Equipment Technician
About The Position
The Babcock Dairy Plant is seeking a dependable and hardworking individual to support the full range of plant operations, with a strong emphasis on hands-on manufacturing tasks. This position plays a vital role in producing our high-quality dairy products and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Duties include: • Assist with product manufacturing and production processes • Clean and sanitize processing equipment, floors, and walls as directed by the supervisor • Unload trucks and move stock between storage areas and the production facility • Serve as backup delivery driver, operating a plant truck (under 26,000 lbs. gross weight) to deliver dairy products across the Madison campus and to other state agencies • Perform duties under general supervision with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude – Experience working with tools and machinery for the purpose of production and/or preventative maintenance
- Manufacturing experience involving production-related activities
- A valid driver’s license is required. Employees must become an approved driver through UW–Madison’s driver authorization process, which requires meeting established criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating equipment in a food manufacturing facility
- Experience cleaning/sanitizing equipment and facilities
- Preferred H.S. Diploma
Responsibilities
- Reads and understands technical manuals for equipment operations and maintenance
- Maintains documentation of equipment maintenance and repair procedures for future reference procedures
- Provides assistance with assembling, testing and maintaining manufacturing equipment
- Monitors and maintains inventory and required records, and assisting with retail sales
- Unloads the store raw materials and prepares and loads orders of finished materials for shipment or delivery
- Promotes a safe, clean, and organized facility
- Performs regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions, repairs and replacements
Benefits
- Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
- Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
