Maintenance Technician III — Dairy Plant, Growth & Education

Lactalis American Group Inc; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID, is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment in a large dairy manufacturing setting.

You will respond to downtime, diagnose root causes, and perform mechanical and basic electrical repairs to sustain production, quality, and safety.

Qualified candidates typically have 2–4 years of maintenance experience, an associate degree or equivalent, and the ability to read schematics and work under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2–4 years maintenance experience in a production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or utility systems in dairy/manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment failures and troubleshoot issues (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Perform repairs on processing equipment including pumps, valves, and CIP systems.
• Make adjustments to maintain throughput and product quality.
• Interpret symptoms, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions independently.
• Support changeovers, setups, and process optimization activities.
• Document work in Maximo and communicate repair needs and parts usage.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Mechanical skills

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID, is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment in a large dairy manufacturing setting.

You will respond to downtime, diagnose root causes, and perform mechanical and basic electrical repairs to sustain production, quality, and safety.

Qualified candidates typically have 2–4 years of maintenance experience, an associate degree or equivalent, and the ability to read schematics and work under time pressure.