Maintenance technician

Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Production 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 past 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.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are expanding our operations and we are looking for multiple Maintenance Technicians!Great pay plus shift differential!Here at Lactalis, we offer a very generous benefits program including medical, dental, 401k with match, disability, pto, etc.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair mechanical equipment and facilities; aid in the manufacturing of all company products in a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Perform emergency repairs in breakdown situations.·
• Perform and follow all OSHA guidelines regarding work and safety manuals; Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.
• Maintain completed daily record of work performed on maintenance software.
• Write simple correspondence, and complete manufacturing documentation completely
• Analyze electro / mechanical problems of dairy processing and packaging equipment, and auxiliary equipment. (Includes assisting manufacturing personnel on process related problems.)
• Work on low and high voltage transformers, motors, motor starters, and switchgear
• Assist machine operators in determining when the machine should be shut down due to mechanical or electrical problems.
• Perform established preventative maintenance procedures on plant equipment and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Ability to disassemble and assemble all parts of machines and support equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Schedule : 12 hour shift, 6am to 6pm on a rotating schedule

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in maintenance divisions or experience in a related position.
• Quickly able to troubleshoot / repair pumps, valves, and packaging equipment.
• Quickly able to provide comprehensive electrical troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to TIG weld.
• Knowledge of industrial 3-phase power, including AC and DC motors, relay logic and programmable control logic.
• Knowledge of Siemens / PLC strongly preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge of power transmission equipment, mechanical drawings, scales, and symbols.

Last updated : 2024-05-10