Production Mechanic - Maintenance - 3rd shift

Overview

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive — from day one with tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 professionals across the globe. We proudly offer a house of beloved brands and a growing portfolio of dairy products and yogurts.

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.

Summary
Responsible for a variety of tasks that require knowledge and/or ability to learn both production equipment and major utility systems. This is a training/apprentice level. Ability to progress and desire to learn is of high importance. You will work closely with a Class 3 Mechanic or mentor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• PMs will be done on a daily basis.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment in production operations, utilities, buildings & grounds, etc.
• Maintains machines with respect to bearings, assembly, disassembly, power transmission, rigging, and lubrication.
• Effectively completes bench work utilizing common hand tools.
• Learns to do rudimentary pipe fitting of water, steam, and air lines with steel, plastic, and copper pipe materials.
• Performs routing preventative maintenance on designated equipment. Will assist upper class mechanic on major overhauls. Learns to identify potential issues and reports these to the necessary persons.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Clear communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software helpful.

• Strong HVAC required.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical experience necessary, electrical abilities necessary.
• Stationary engineers/ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver1s license.

• High School Diploma Required
• Trade School level of Electrical or Mechanical training preferred.
• Dairy Experience Preferred
• Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages).

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.