Maintenance Technician

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Heritage Dairy in Tulare, CA is hiring a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems across packaging, processing, and utility equipment.

Qualified applicants will hold a Plant Maintenance Electrician/Mech journeyman certificate or equivalent, and demonstrate safety, problem-solving, and welding skills, with commitment to GMP standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMP’s.
• Documented job performance work record and attendance record to be reviewed.
• Specialized training or licenses relevant to the job. Good business participation (eg. Level 1, safety, process improvement).
• Must be able to maintain production line equipment with the ability to operate the equipment in order to identify any problems that may exist
• Must be willing to upgrade skills in areas where skills are not at the required level that includes but is not limited to vocational, college, vendor courses, etc. Train self and others in problem-solving/troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, one‑on‑one coaching, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Maintain basic understanding of safety training of electrical systems and theory 110, 240 and 480v. NFPA training basics.
• Possess basic welding techniques
• Possess Plant Maintenance- Electrician/Mechanic journeyman certificate or equivalent
• Demonstrated professionalism, one‑on‑one coaching, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Basic operation and repair knowledge of packaging, processing and utility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical devices such as fuses, motors, motor starters, proximity switches, circuit breakers, receptacles and plugs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical devices such as pumps, conveyors, valves, fillers, weighers, metal detectors, gearboxes, bearings and seals.
• Use electrical equipment to determine malfunctions and align sprockets, sheaves and couplings on fans, drives and pumps.
• Track conveyor belts and align shafts; perform welding as needed.
• Maintain QRMP standards and participate in improvement activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Plant Maintenance- Electrician/Mechanic journeyman certificate or equivalent

Tools

Volt meter

Amp meter

Welding equipment

Job description

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 Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician based in Tulare, CA.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical devices such as fuses, motors, motor starters, proximity switches, circuit breakers, receptacles and plugs. Note: PLC experience is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical devices such as centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, roller conveyors, belt conveyors, palletizers, sanitary and non-sanitary valves, Fillers, check weighers, metal detectors, gearboxes, bearings, seals and etc.
• Ability to use electrical equipment such as a volt meter and amp meter to determine electrical malfunctions on fuses, motors, motor starters and switches.
• Use proper tools for aligning sprockets, sheaves and couplings on fans, motor drives, and pumps. Be able to track conveyor belts and align shafts.
• Welding experience with Tig, Mig, Gas or stick.
• Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plant’s QRMP accountability document, including the implementation, improvement and ongoing maintenance.

Compensation:

8-hour rate $37.30

10-hour rate $33.88

12-hour rate $32.44

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMP’s.
• Documented job performance work record and attendance record to be reviewed.
• Specialized training or licenses relevant to the job. Good business participation (eg. Level 1, safety, process improvement).
• Must be able to maintain production line equipment with the ability to operate the equipment in order to identify any problems that may exist
• Must be willing to upgrade skills in areas where skills are not at the required level that includes but is not limited to vocational, college, vendor courses, etc. Train self and others in problem-solving/troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, one‑on‑one coaching, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Maintain basic understanding of safety training of electrical systems and theory 110, 240 and 480v. NFPA training basics.
• Possess basic welding techniques
• Possess Plant Maintenance- Electrician/Mechanic journeyman certificate or equivalent
• Demonstrated professionalism, one‑on‑one coaching, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Basic operation and repair knowledge of packaging, processing and utility equipment.

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 Affiliation Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.