Maintenance Technician 2

Borden Dairy Company; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Borden Dairy is seeking a safety-conscious and quality-focused Maintenance Technician 2 to join our Lafayette, LA team. You will install, maintain, and repair production and manufacturing equipment, ensuring proper function and preventative maintenance per manufacturer specifications.

In this role you will troubleshoot to meet performance standards, participate in continuous improvement, and comply with OSHA and safety policies while working with a capable team across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three years of related experience and/or training in equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Moderate knowledge of and/or experience with PLC systems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; capable of performing basic mathematical calculations and accurately recording data.
• Bilingual skills are beneficial.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete preventative maintenance inspections and services on all production and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to meet company performance standards.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and support process improvements.
• Comply with all company safety policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess and maintain personal tools necessary to perform job duties.

Skills

PLC systems

Safety-conscious

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year technical certificate

Job description

Lafayette Production
1308 Bertrand Dr
Lafayette, LA 70506, USA

Lafayette Production
1308 Bertrand Dr
Lafayette, LA 70506, USA

We’re on theMoo-ve with new opportunities!! And you know, if it’s Borden, it’s got to be good!

At Borden Dairy, we’ve embraced the“Glass Half Full” mindset since 1857. Guided by our beloved mascot, Elsie, we spread joy and optimism to American families everywhere. Our mission is simple: to be the best-in-class dairy brand in every markets we serve. As we look to the future, Borden is entering an exciting phase — reintroducing Elsie to a new generation and reaffirming our commitment to quality, tradition, and community.

Join Elsie’s Herd today!

POSITION SUMMARY

Borden Dairy is seeking asafety-conscious and quality-focused professionalto join our team as aMaintenance Technician 2. In this dynamic role, you will install, maintain, and repair production and manufacturing equipment. You will also inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform preventative maintenance duties in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performcomplete preventative maintenanceinspections and services on all production and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to meet company performance standards.
• Apply acontinuous improvement mindsetto identify and support process improvements.
• Comply with allcompany safety policiesandregulatory compliancerequirements.
• Use allpersonal protective equipment (PPE)in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess and maintainpersonal toolsnecessary to perform job duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three years of related experience and/or training in equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Moderate knowledge of and/or experience withPLC systems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; capable of performing basic mathematical calculations and accurately recording data.
• Bilingual skillsare beneficial.
• Ability and willingness to workovertime, weekends, holidays, andvarious shiftsas required.
• Demonstrated ability to workindependently and collaborativelyin fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Stronganalytical and troubleshooting skillsrequired.
• Ability and willingness to workovertime, weekends, holidays, andvarious shiftsas required.

Experience and/or certification in the following areas is preferred but not required. Job level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and certifications.

• Basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
• Gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
• Hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
• Preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
• Pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).
• Review rating instructions.
• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able tofrequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bendwith full range of motion.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, with typical lifting requirements up to 50 lbs; occasionally required to lift and/or ... 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors.

EEO Statement:

The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in every location in which the Company has facilities. This continuing policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to: recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, placement, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, furloughs, recalls, terminations, leaves of absence, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, internships, and apprenticeships.

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