Maintenance Technician Fresh Mozzarella Department

Lactalis American Group; Idaho; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dairy is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in Idaho. This role involves maintaining and improving packaging machinery in the Mozzarella production area. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to continuous improvement. With a focus on hands-on responsibility and career development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that values ambition and engagement. If you are passionate about maintenance and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and knowledge of production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on packaging machinery.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in various maintenance functions.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Plumbing

Welding

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree from a two-year college or technical school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maximo Software

Job description

Description

Lactalis North America is currently seeking candidates to join our Maintenance team in Nampa, Idaho.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis North America invites you to share your STORY, PASSION, and EXPERTISE.

From your PASSION to ours

The Maintenance Technician I, II, III, IV - Mozzarella position is responsible for the general maintenance, repairs, and improvements of packaging machinery in the Mozzarella production and packaging areas.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Demonstrate advanced skill performance in at least three primary maintenance functions and intermediate skill performance in the remaining six primary maintenance functions.
• Primary maintenance functions include Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics.
• Utilities Maintenance IV requires knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Plumbing functions. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo software is required.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education: Associate’s Degree from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience: 3+ years related maintenance experience preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge: Ability to interpret technical instructions and working knowledge of production/package machinery.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement.