Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Job Summary:

Babcock Dairy Plant is recruiting for two full-time Manufacturing Equipment Technicians. The dairy plant produces bottled milk, cheese, and ice cream for sale in the Babcock Dairy Store and at other local retailers. This position will assist with the manufacture of all products made in the plant. Responsibilities will also include cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, floors, and walls. They will assist with unloading trucks and moving stock between storage rooms and the production plant. Work is performed under general supervision. The ideal candidate will have mechanical skills, be detail oriented, have good written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities:

Works in manufacturing and processing operations. Performs a variety of tasks involved in assembling, disassembling, operating, inspecting, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a variety of equipment.

• 40% Provides assistance with assembling, testing and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• 10% Unloads the store raw materials and prepares and loads orders of finished materials for shipment or delivery
• 15% Performs regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions, repairs and replacements
• 10% Reads and understands technical manuals for equipment operations and maintenance
• 10% Maintains documentation of equipment maintenance and repair procedures for future reference procedures
• 5% Monitors and maintains inventory and required records, and assisting with retail sales
• 5% Promotes a safe, clean, and organized facility
• 5% Operates department delivery truck to distribute products on local UW-Madison campus and to other state agencies.

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Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required:
- Experience working with mechanical equipment and tools
- Manufacturing experience involving production-related activities and cleaning/sanitizing equipment and facilities
- Basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversions are needed for inventory and recordkeeping purposes

Preferred:
- Experience working in a food manufacturing facility

Work Schedule:

The work hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. The position may occasionally be asked to work hours in excess of the normal work shift.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $22.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for this position is $22.00/hour, however, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. 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 

Additional Information:

- Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required

- Employee must be able to work in a refrigerated environment, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time

- Technicians must be able to operate a plant truck (less than 26,000 lb. gross weight) for the delivery of dairy products on the UW Madison campus and to other local state agencies.

- Applicants must become an approved driver through UW-Madison's driver authorization process. This requires meeting established driver authorization criteria listed at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-andinsurance/driver-authorization/. 

- The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

- University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Contact:

Deborah Holland
deborah.holland@wisc.edu
608-263-2941
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Manufacturing Equipment Tech(FP072)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/FOOD SCIENCE/DAIRY PLT

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

311969-CP

 

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