Dairy Plant Maintenance Technician: Keep Production Rolling

Saputo, Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, RX, Dental

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support dairy processing operations, troubleshoot equipment, and perform preventive maintenance across packaging lines.

The role requires hands-on experience with conveyors, gearboxes, motors, electrical systems up to 480V, and CMMS/SAP documentation; strong safety practices and flexibility to work various shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of industrial maintenance experience in food manufacturing or similar.
• Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, pumps, and motors.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document maintenance activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work any shift including overtime, weekends, holidays.
• Preferred: technical degree, apprenticeship, or Industrial Maintenance certification.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, automated packaging systems, industrial refrigeration systems, boilers, welding, or fabrication.
• Experience using SAP or CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Support production operations across packaging and conveying lines.
• Read and interpret schematics and P&IDs.
• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance.
• Participate in equipment installations and capital projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in SAP/CMMS.
• Adhere to safety procedures (LOTO, etc.).

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Documentation (CMMS/SAP)

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support dairy processing operations, troubleshoot equipment, and perform preventive maintenance across packaging lines.

The role requires hands-on experience with conveyors, gearboxes, motors, electrical systems up to 480V, and CMMS/SAP documentation; strong safety practices and flexibility to work various shifts are essential.