Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - Dairy

Description

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?
At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician based in Casa Grande, Arizona. 

• 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 Night Shift (06:00 PM – 06:30 AM) 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 night 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 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:

• 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 manufacturing 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 manufacturing maintenance
• 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.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. 

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.