Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Maintenance Team.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

From your PASSION to ours

The Maintenance Technician role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing processing and packaging equipment, along with distribution systems through a broad knowledge base of manufacturing skills in electrical, controls, and mechanical disciplines, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision, resulting in efficient and reliable operation of plant facilities.

Full-time opportunity on Day Shift (06:00 AM - 06:30 PM) on a 2-2-3 rotation with every other weekend off.

Shift differentials for 2nd shift (10%) and 3rd shift (15%.)

401K match up to 7% annually.

Referral bonus programs ($750-1500)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

FSA & HSA programs

Education Assistance Program

Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days

Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays

and more

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include

• Willing to work a 12-hour day shift on a 2-2-3 rotation.
• Perform and follow all OSHA guidelines regarding work and safety manuals
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as scheduled.
• Daily oiling, greasing & inspection of production and production support equipment
• Service and rebuild pumps and valves
• Diagnose and repair electrical, panel controls, and mechanical problems in manufacturing equipment.
• Perform routine inspections of operating equipment and initiate preventative maintenance programs to ensure the reliable and safe operator of equipment is sustained.
• Troubleshoot control circuitry including PLC hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to work with high voltage equipment, including troubleshooting and understanding electrical prints.
• Routinely dismantle, repair, and reassemble complex equipment as needed to maintain optimum efficiency.
• Complete routine paperwork such as completing PM work orders, recording inspection results, logging emergency work orders, recording parts used from inventory, and recording necessary readings on log sheets in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep technical skills current through training and education and deliver training to others on areas of competency.
• Work in a safe and professional manner demonstrating positive attitude and professional demeanor in the performance of daily work.
  

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications is a plus.
• Previous experience in a dairy processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Ability to disassemble and assemble all parts of machines and support equipment according to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Basic working knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Must be able to assess all areas of machines and support equipment in Dairy facility.
• Be able to read basic electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic / pneumatic systems.
• Basic knowledge of boiler function and operation.
• Basic metal working/machining skills.
• 1-3 years' experience in maintenance divisions or experience in a related position.
• Ability to troubleshoot/repair pumps, valves, and packaging equipment.
• Ability to provide basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform TIG welding.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods.