Maintenance Technician 2

New Dairy Texas - Lafayette; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Borden Dairy in Lafayette, LA is seeking a safety-conscious and quality-focused Maintenance Technician 2 to install, maintain, and repair production equipment, and perform preventative maintenance.

You will inspect equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement while following OSHA and company safety policies; overtime and shift flexibility required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One-year college/technical certificate or three years of related maintenance experience.
• Moderate PLC systems knowledge.
• English reading/writing and basic math; data recording ability.
• Bilingual skills beneficial.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in fast-paced 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 performance standards.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and support process improvements.
• Comply with all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Use PPE in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess and maintain personal tools required to perform duties.

Skills

PLC systems

Analytical troubleshooting

Bilingual skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate or 3 years of related experience

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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