Maintenance Technician II

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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician II based in Brattleboro VT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: all matters listed herein are considered to be essential job functions. There may be other job functions which are essential but are not listed below. Also, Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy may revise this description at any time deemed necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment and facilities, and aid in the manufacturing of all company products in a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Perform emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Willing to work a 5 day: split weekend shift system with weekend and night standby "on call"
• Some overtime & weekend /" off hours" availability as needed even without forecast.
• Perform and follow all OSHA guidelines regarding work and safety manuals* Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.
• Maintain completed daily record of work performed on maintenance software.
• Write simple correspondence, and complete manufacturing documentation completely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Analyze electro/mechanical problems of dairy processing and packaging equipment, and auxiliary equipment. (Includes assisting manufacturing personnel on process related problems.)
• Work on low and high voltage transformers, motors, motor starters, and switchgear.
• Assist machine operators in determining when the machine should be shut down due to mechanical or electrical problems.
• Perform established preventative maintenance procedures on plant equipment and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Ability to disassemble and assemble all parts of machines and support equipment according to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.