Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly 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 a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

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

From your PASSION to ours. Lactalis American Group, a division of the Lactalis family, is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician at our Merrill, WI facility.

• Maintains manufacturing equipment/machinery to ensure efficient daily operation.
• Work closely with operators to understand machine operation and normal wear and tear.
• Provides input on and works to improve maintenance processes and projects that will minimize operational downtime.
• Ensures timely completion of preventative maintenance program.
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications.
• Evaluates the needs and usage of replacement parts, spare parts, and places orders to procure such materials.
• As part of the maintenance team, identifies and maintains a work schedule that optimizes machine availability (on/off days) with available labor hours.
• Conducts walk-arounds to further understand task requirements.
• Assures that safety procedures, including lock-out/ tag out procedures, are available to employees and contractors.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Associate's Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship, and/or equivalent experience

Experience

• Electrical and mechanical repair on production and utility equipment
• Three or more years in dairy/food production or similar manufacturing environment; strong electrical background and experience working within 480 panels and/or PLC knowledge
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and preventive maintenance
• Fabrication experience with TIG Welding is desired
• Utilities maintenance such as plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge; or proficient knowledge working with boilers, refrigeration is strongly preferred
• Must be willing to obtain fresh water/wastewater certification(s)
• Stable and dependable work history is required

• Individual must be motivated and capable of working independently.
• Must manage stress and remain calm under pressure to ensure positive working relationships with coworkers.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills
• Must be able to perform a multitude of tasks, strong communication abilities both written and verbal.
• The ideal candidate will be proactive and flexible, receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail; demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity.

Start times vary between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, with on-call rotation every three to four weeks for after-hours and weekend maintenance emergencies.

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

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants on any legally-recognized basis. Lactalis is an Affirmative Action Employer and will comply with all related legal obligations.

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