Maintenance Mechanic

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is 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. 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 facility in Schuylkill Haven is converting to a cheese plant producing cottage cheese and sour cream in 2026. We are looking for dedicated and qualified workers to be a part of our team. OUR MECHANICS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:$26.46 - $ 28.88 per hourAn Equal Opportunity EmployerBENEFITS:Union pension plan Competitive payPaid vacation and holidays*Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!Comprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and employee rewards*Employee referral programTuition reimbursement*Uniforms providedWork for dairy farm families*varies by company and governing CBAs High school diploma or GED preferred2-3 years field related experienceMust be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checksMinimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industryMinimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVACMinimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipmentMust be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsMust be able to handle basic hand toolsMust be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balanceMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volumeMay experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergensMust be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidaysAn Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-04-02