Maintenance Technician

Lactalis American Group; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis Heritage Dairy in Tulare, CA is hiring a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment on the production line. The role requires welding ability and a commitment to QRMP and process improvements.

The position offers a hands-on, safety-focused environment with opportunities for skill development and advancement within the Lactalis family of companies.

Qualifications

• Certified journeyman in plant maintenance or equivalent.
• Ability to work safely in GMP environment.
• Willing to upgrade skills and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical devices including fuses, motors, and switches.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, conveyors, valves, and packaging equipment.
• Use voltmeter/ammeter to diagnose electrical faults.
• Align and service conveyors and mechanical drives; perform basic welding.
• Uphold QRMP standards and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding

Electrical testing tools

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Position

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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, etc.
• Ability to use electrical equipment such as a voltmeter and ammeter 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

• Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance with 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 (e.g., 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.
• Basic operation and repair knowledge of packaging, processing and utility equipment.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.