Maintenance Technician III

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

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 shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

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

The Maintenance Technician role is responsible for performing routine PMs and completing reactive maintenance in a fast-paced environment in our Arizona facility. This position is part of a cohesive team, needs someone who can multi-task, pays close attention to detail, and is motivated!

Our Maintenance Technician minimum is $28.00/hour (or more depending on experience), plus shift differentials. Full-time. Day shift (06:00 AM – 06:30PM) on a 2-2-3 rotation.

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include

• Willing to work a 12-hour day 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
• Filter changes for both plant and production equipment.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.
• Maintain completed daily record of work performed on maintenance CMMS software.
• Process requisitions to replace parts used.
• Write simple correspondence, and complete manufacturing documentation completely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• The employee will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment and facilities, and aid in the manufacturing of all company products in a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Perform emergency repairs in breakdown situations.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified Applicants Will Contribute The Following

Education & Experience

• 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 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 maintenance divisions or experience in a related position.
• 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. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.