Maintenance Technician 2

Borden Dairy • Lafayette, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Borden Dairy is seeking a safety-conscious and quality-focused professional to join our team as a Maintenance Technician 2. In this dynamic role, you will install, maintain, and repair production and manufacturing equipment. You will also inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform preventative maintenance duties in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three years of related experience and/or training in equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Moderate knowledge of and/or experience with PLC systems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; capable of performing basic mathematical calculations and accurately recording data.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are beneficial.
• 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 complete preventative maintenance inspections and services on all production and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to meet company performance standards.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and support process improvements.
• Comply with all company safety policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess and maintain personal tools necessary to perform job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED