Description

Come build your career at Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, and a house of beloved and iconic dairy brands. We are seeking ambitious and talented candidates to join our plant Maintenance Team.

Lactalis USA produces award-winning nutritious and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe. Across the United States the company has four business divisions with approximately 3,500 employees, 11 manufacturing sites and corporate offices located in New York City and Buffalo, NY, Chicago, IL, Londonderry, NH and San Fernando, CA. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s largest dairy company with more than 85,500 employees worldwide, and a French family business founded in 1933 in France. 

Lactalis’ core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. 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. 

From your PASSION to ours

The Level 4 technician or "Senior Maintenance Technician" is an advanced, self-directed lead responsible for performing mechanical, preventative, corrective, and project tasks, planning and implementing process improvements, and mentoring junior technicians for our high-volume plants. A level 4 tech should demonstrate superior leadership, effective problem-solving / troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and electronic controls, and contribute to improving machine efficiencies and ergonomics with minimal supervision.  

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Advanced Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform complex diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on dairy and cheese production machinery, including thermoforming equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. 
• Demonstrating expert skill performance in numerous primary maintenance functions such as: Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics. 
• Utility Maintenance competencies would include Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Building, and Plumbing functions. 
• Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Repairs: Perform routine preventive maintenance, including inspecting and replacing motors, switches, and other components, to ensure reliable and efficient operation of dairy and cheese production machinery. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo computer software. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment that promotes employee health and well-being.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education 

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school is required. 

Experience 

• 5+ years of extensive related experience in maintenance within a high-paced manufacturing environment is preferred. 
• Significant experience with thermoforming processes is highly desirable. 
• Highly preferred experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment. 

Specialized Knowledge 

• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of complex technical instructions. 

Skills / Abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and possess strong leadership qualities. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information. 

Maintenance Competencies

• Program Variable Frequency Drives, chart recorders, tempe