Sr. Maintenance Mechanic Industrial

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer‑owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer
competitive pay
and
incentive programs
designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
,
generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
,
retirement plans
designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your
personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The site maintenance mechanic repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Install, set up, span/calibrate, troubleshoot process, & measure ph., conductivity turbidity, instruments, sensor types, solenoids, etc...
• Maintain and repair all support equipment: including but not limited to, boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
• Mastery knowledge of 120v,208/230v and 277v single phase circuits
• Mastery knowledge of 208v/230v, 480v three phase circuits
• Must be able to troubleshoot Avapac/powder equipment and Butter room equipment including printers and label applicators
• Must be able to perform precision alignment - soft foot correction, laser alignment proficient (Pending Training), understanding of coupler tolerances
• Must be able to troubleshoot 3 phase motors- winding resistance, lubrication, and termination procedures
• Mastery knowledge of Vacuum pumps types; principle of operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting
• Detailed understanding of plant process flow
• Mastery knowledge of Scales- printer thermal, inkjet, calibration, basic troubleshooting and maintenance
• Detailed understanding of process equipment sanitary valves, conveyors, cip systems
• Mastery knowledge of PLC - components and function- I/O, power supply,cpu,chassis, troubleshoot/ replace I/O cards
• Mastery knowledge of Chart recorders - type, set up/programing, troubleshoot and board, pen motor replacement, change out
• Detailed understanding of Dryer fire quench and burner combustion system operations, testing and troubleshooting
• Detailed understanding of Level sensors - type, identification, set up install, troubleshoot
• Must be proficient in rebuilding rotary valves (Airlocks) and maintain vacuum pumps
• Detailed understanding of the UV System
• Detailed understanding of Refrigeration - demonstrate safe operation of ammonia refrigeration equipment
• Detailed understanding of Steam flow and process; boilers to plant, condensate, PRV's, pilot and blocking valves, carbon filters
• Detailed understanding of how to Test/Calibrate Load Cells
• Expert in ability to troubleshoot and repair the following: ammonia compressors, condensers, cooling towers, boilers, condensate return, air compressors, air handlers
• Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas
• Responsible for care and safe keeping of tools supplied by CDI.
• Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports (all time is to be accountable).Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 50 degrees F to 130 degrees
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Responsible for coaching and training teammates and participating in on the job, buddy training.
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