Maintenance Technician III - Dairy Plant Troubleshooting & PM

Lactalis American Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID, is hiring a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair, and improve dairy processing equipment in a large-scale production environment. You will respond to downtime, diagnose root causes, and perform mechanical and basic electrical repairs to maintain safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include supporting changeovers, preventive maintenance, and documented communication of repair needs using Maximo, while collaborating with operators and

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of maintenance experience in a production environment.
• Associate's Degree preferred, but equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with dairy/manufacturing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID, is hiring a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair, and improve dairy processing equipment in a large-scale production environment. You will respond to downtime, diagnose root causes, and perform mechanical and basic electrical repairs to maintain safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include supporting changeovers, preventive maintenance, and documented communication of repair needs using Maximo, while collaborating with operators and