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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, Président® 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

This position will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing processing and packaging equipment and distribution systems through a broad knowledge base of manufacturing skills in electrical, controls and mechanical disciplines involving work of a varied nature with minimum supervision; resulting in efficient and reliable operation of plant facilities.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Lactalis, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a maintenance technician based in Londonderry, NH.

Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department proceduresDiagnose and repair electrical, panel controls and mechanical problems in manufacturing equipment to ensure the successful and reliable operation of manufacturingPerform routine inspections of operating equipment and initiate preventative maintenance programs to ensure the reliable and safe operation of equipment is sustainedInstall and ensure optimum operation of manufacturing equipment ensure all areas of safety are maintained during set-up and trainingTroubleshoot control circuitry including PLC hardware. ASI or Devicenet experience a plusDemonstrate ability to work with high voltage equipment. This will include troubleshooting and the understanding electrical printsRoutinely dismantle, repair and reassemble complex equipment as needed to maintain optimum run efficiencyComplete routine paperwork such as filling out pm work orders, recording inspection results, logging emergency work orders in the book, recording parts used from inventory stores and recording necessary readings on log sheets in an accurate and timely mannerDemonstrate a professional proactive approach to work by identifying areas for improvement and initiating actions to strengthen the line efficiencies and overall production operationsIdentify and work from drawings, verbal instructions or sketches on equipment and systemsCleans and maintains a clean work area both in shop and floorOperate all production equipment to perform functional operating checks and ensure work was performed as requiredKeep technical skills current through training and education and deliver training to others on areas of competencyWork in a safe and professional manner demonstrating positive attitude and professional demeanor in the performance of daily work

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Associates degree in the industrial arts, licensed electrician, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience with Allen Bradley PLC's preferredMust be flexible to accomplish the necessary tasksScheduled work days and hours may be altered depending on job demandsMechanical aptitude and abilityAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints and work in a fast paced environmentAbility to operate in a team environmentAbility to adapt in a changing work environmentAbility to work 12 hour shifts and weekends.

We run 12 hour shifts - Rotating every other Wednesday Off

6:30p-6:30a

Front Shift: Sat - Off, Sun - work, Mon - work, Tues - work, Wed - work, Thurs - off, Fri - Off

17% shift differential

   

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.