Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Days

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc. • Londonderry, NH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis US Yogurt is hiring a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The technician installs, troubleshoots, and repairs manufacturing processing and packaging equipment and distribution systems. The role draws on electrical, controls, and mechanical skills to support efficient, reliable plant operations with minimal supervision.

The position works a rotating 12-hour day schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including weekends, with every other Wednesday off. Scheduled workdays and hours may change depending on job demands. The technician is responsible for following food safety, quality, and safety procedures; maintaining equipment; completing maintenance records; and helping improve production efficiency. The role also includes operating production equipment for functional checks, keeping technical skills current, and training others in areas of competency.

Requirements

• Associate degree in industrial arts, licensed electrician qualification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Flexibility to accomplish necessary tasks; scheduled workdays and hours may be altered depending on job demands.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• ASI or DeviceNet experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant and department procedures for food safety and quality.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, panel control, and mechanical problems in manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect operating equipment and initiate preventive maintenance to sustain safe and reliable operation.
• Install manufacturing equipment, ensure it operates optimally, and maintain safety during setup and training.
• Troubleshoot control circuitry, including PLC hardware.
• Work with high-voltage equipment, troubleshoot it, and interpret electrical prints.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble complex equipment to maintain efficient operation.
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately and promptly, including preventive maintenance work orders, inspection results, emergency work logs, inventory parts usage, and readings on log sheets.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and initiate actions to strengthen line efficiency and production operations.
• Interpret drawings, verbal instructions, and sketches related to equipment and systems.
• Clean and maintain work areas in the shop and on the production floor.
• Operate production equipment to perform functional checks and verify completed work.
• Keep technical skills current through training and education, and train others in areas of competency.
• Work safely and professionally, demonstrating a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Affordable insurance and coverage options, with the company significantly supporting insurance costs.
• Company contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree