Maintenance Technician II - Food Manufacturing

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, President 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 II based in Casa Grande, Arizona.

The Maintenance Technician II role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing processing and production 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 to 06:30 PM) on a 2-2-3 rotation with every other weekend off.

Shift differentials for 2nd shift (10%). Overtime required during equipment breakdowns and scheduled maintenance events.

• 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:

• Operate, monitor, and repair plant utilities including boilers, hot water systems, compressed air, sanitary air, refrigeration, and water systems.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues with dairy processing and packaging equipment.
• Work with low- and high-voltage motors, motor starters, and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and complete required documentation accurately.
• Assist equipment operators in identifying issues requiring shutdown or repair.
• Support maintenance projects under direction of the Maintenance Manager or Planner.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel components as needed.
• Participate in improving departmental training materials (SOPs, OPLs, etc.).
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, emergency calls, and planned shutdowns.
• Maintain safe, sanitary work conditions to uphold SQF and food safety standards.
• Analyze problems and make sound troubleshooting decisions based on experience.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 -5 years of maintenance experience (manufacturing experience preferred).
• Ability to disassemble/reassemble machinery per manufacturer specifications.
• Basic working knowledge of: HVAC & refrigeration. Hydraulics and pneumatics. Boiler function and operation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting pumps, valves, and packaging systems.
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• TIG welding skills required.
• Successful completion of the company's 12-week Maintenance Training Program.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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