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Maintenance Intern

CompanyDairy Farmers of America
LocationZumbrota
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Maintenance Intern is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on plant equipment including electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems. They must also document all repairs, support new equipment installations, and adhere to all safety and food quality regulations.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
8750
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners. As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more. We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA. We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions. At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
About the Role
General Purpose:
Ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently, including preventative maintenance, overhauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Welding-must be able to satisfactorily weld stainless and black iron pipe, or have advanced welding training and demonstrate ability to use this knowledge on the job
  • Refrigeration-must be able to prove their ability on refrigeration systems throughout the plant, or complete heating and air conditioning training and demonstrate ability to use knowledge on the job
  • Electrical-must be able to work satisfactorily on 110, 240, and 480 volts as well as trouble shoot electrical problems encountered on the job, or complete electrical training and demonstrate ability to use knowledge on the job
  • Plumbing-must be able to maintain plumbing throughout the plant. Locate and correct problems
  • Boiler Operator & Maintenance-must be able to maintain boiler and locate problems
  • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment in compliance with all safety procedures
  • Support the installation of new equipment, including support and implementation of preventive maintenance program
  • Ensure all repairs are documented
  • Complete work orders as assigned
  • Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
  • Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
  • Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts
  • 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
Qualifications
 
Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 
  • Knowledge company computer systems, specifically SAP
  • Knowledge of machine shop equipment
  • Skill in proficient computer usage
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
  • Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
  • Able to perform mechanical overhauls on pumps, motor bearing changes, and piping projects
  • Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
  • Able to perform electrical repairs such as motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs
  • Able to perform fan repairs, motor changes, and pump overhauls
  • Able to demonstrate abilities to perform in a safe, positive, systematic fashion
  • Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
  • Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Skills
WeldingRefrigerationElectrical troubleshootingPlumbingBoiler maintenancePreventative maintenanceMechanical repairSAPMachine shop equipmentCommunicationTeamworkSafety complianceGMPHACCPSQF
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