Maintenance Technician 1 (3rd Shift)

Borden Dairy Careers • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

We’re on the Moo-ve with new opportunities!! And you know, if it’s Borden, it’s got to be good! At Borden Dairy, we’ve embraced the “Glass Half Full” mindset since 1857. Guided by our beloved mascot, Elsie, we spread joy and optimism to American families everywhere. Our vision is simple: to be the best-in-class dairy brand in the markets we serve. As we look to the future, Borden is entering an exciting phase — reintroducing Elsie to a new generation and reaffirming our commitment to quality, tradition, and community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or one year of related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; capable of performing basic mathematical calculations and accurately recording data.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical skills and systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem solving is required.
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of motion.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, with typical lifting requirements up to 50 lbs; occasionally required to lift and/or move items exceeding 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are beneficial.
• Experience and/or certification in the following areas is preferred but not required. Job level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and certifications.
• Basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
• Electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
• Electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/vfds, etc.).
• Gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
• Hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
• Kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).
• Packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).
• Pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
• Pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
• Preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
• Pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).
• Review rating instructions.
• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform BASIC preventative maintenance inspection and service on all production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.
• Perform BASIC troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards.
• Interface, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic computerized systems and equipment
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
• Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees