When the mill hums at 10:00 pm, you’re the expert who keeps the rhythm steady. At Didion Milling, Inc., you’ll be the go-to pro diagnosing issues fast, planning smart preventive work, and partnering with operations so every conveyor, pump, and motor does exactly what it should.
- Choose your workweek: Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday
- Hours: 10pm–6am with a $2.00/hr shift premium
- Compensation: $30–$45 per hour, based on experience
You arrive, review the CMMS queue, and prioritize critical tasks. A conveyor idler needs replacement, a bearing vibration trend crosses threshold, and a boiler gauge needs verification. You line up parts, lock out/tag out, and execute. Between calls, you tune preventive routes, inspect belts and chains, and document improvements that raise uptime.
- Basic electrical systems and electrical test equipment
- Pumps, boilers, and air compression systems
- Conveyors, chains, sprockets, pulleys, and belts
- Motors and bearings
- Valves, piping systems, and instrumentation
- Welding and fabrication tools
Diagnose malfunctions, repair and adjust components, and rebuild assemblies to minimize downtime. Perform preventive maintenance and champion improvement ideas that boost productivity and safety. Grow through certifications and training with a defined path to become a Senior Mill Maintenance Technician.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; technical school or degree in Industrial Maintenance a plus
- 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing preferred; dry food manufacturing a bonus)
- Your own core hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, sockets, pliers, hammer, etc.)
- Basic electrical knowledge and intermediate welding preferred
- Comfort with computers: web browsers, Microsoft Office, and learning new software
- Fluent English communication
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Conveyor systems
- Benefits that matter: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, FSA, Wellness Program, Telehealth, Employer-Paid Life and Disability, Paid Training, Tuition Reimbursement, Holiday Pay (3x’s hourly rate), and more
- Culture of respect: Respect, Appreciation, Flexibility, Trust—work with teammates who help each other win
- Career growth: Resources and support to develop and advance
- Work/life balance: Reasonable overtime so you can take the time off you’ve earned
- Purposeful work: Contribute to products that touch millions of lives
- Noisy, dusty, hot, and cold environments
- Lift up to 55 pounds
- Climb stairs and ladders; work at heights over 20 feet
- Enter and work in confined spaces safely
- Communicate via 2-way radio
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pneumatics troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repair
- Hydraulic systems and components
- Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Mechanical systems and component repair
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Machine safety inspections
Join Didion Milling, Inc. and help us drive operational excellence every shift.
Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply. Selection will be based on qualifications related to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
