Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Maintenance Technician in Dalbo, Minnesota

GENERAL PURPOSE: Perform general maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Apply general proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. JOB DUTIES AND 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 * 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 * Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor * Maintain interior of the building (adjust doors to ensure functionality, paint touchups, troubleshoot lighting issues and replace, maintain HVAC filters, monitor bathroom fixtures to ensure proper operation, and perform other miscellaneous duties to ensure the building is performing at its best) * May maintain business property and outside grounds * Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes * 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. * 1 to 3 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 * Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment 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 routine maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs * Able to perform minor projects from planning to installation * Able to follow directions * Able to work effectively in a team environment * Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems * Able to communicate cl arly 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 Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance Short Term Disability Vacation Time-144 Hours Annually Sick Time- 48 Hrs Annually Holiday Pay Life Insurance 401 K Tuition Reimbursement GainShare Program Sign On Bonus- $2000 An Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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