Maintenance Technician – Dairy Plant (Nampa, ID)

Paylocity; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis American Group, based in Nampa, ID, is hiring a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment in a large-scale whey dairy environment. You will help ensure safe, reliable operations and support continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs, preventive maintenance, and clear documentation in Maximo, with collaboration across operators and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of maintenance experience in a production environment.
• Associate's Degree preferred, alternative experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment failures and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform repairs on cheese processing equipment including pumps, valves, and CIP systems.
• Make adjustments to maintain throughput and product quality.
• Interpret symptoms to identify root causes and determine corrective actions.
• Support changeovers, setups, and process optimization activities.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Document work in Maximo and track parts usage and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with operators and supervisors to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Outlook for communication and maintenance records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Preventive maintenance

Documentation (Maximo)

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school)

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lactalis American Group, based in Nampa, ID, is hiring a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment in a large-scale whey dairy environment. You will help ensure safe, reliable operations and support continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs, preventive maintenance, and clear documentation in Maximo, with collaboration across operators and supervisors.