Maintenance Support

Date: May 8, 2024

Location: Abilene, TX, US, 79602

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Maintenance support will ensure maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production and facility.      

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
  • Maintain records of Maintenance Activities.
  • Create requisitions for parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
  • Assist other maintenance personnel as required.
  • All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
  • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes. 
  • Ability to make decisions based on standard practices. 
  • Entry level experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment. 
  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
  • Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • 1 year of food manufacturing experience or more.
  • Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics Diploma
  • SAP experience.
  • strong machine operating skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.


Nearest Major Market: Abilene