Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Nights

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc. • Londonderry, NH

6h

About The Position

Lactalis US Yogurt is hiring a maintenance technician based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The position installs, troubleshoots, and repairs manufacturing processing and packaging equipment and distribution systems, using electrical, controls, and mechanical skills to support efficient, reliable plant operations with minimum supervision.

The role works 12-hour overnight shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a rotating schedule that includes alternating Saturdays off and scheduled work on weekends. Workdays and hours may be altered depending on job demands. The position offers a 17% shift differential.

Lactalis describes its workplace as one that values ambition, engagement, simplicity, innovation, diverse perspectives, and employees’ backgrounds and ideas. The company offers a Total Rewards Program, including benefits and coverage options, retirement plan contributions, Paid Time Off from day one, and training and development opportunities, including education reimbursement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in the industrial arts, licensed electrician status, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Flexibility to accomplish necessary tasks; scheduled workdays and hours may change 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 and 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 related to food safety and quality.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, panel control, and mechanical problems in manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect operating equipment and initiate preventative maintenance programs to support safe, reliable operation.
• Install manufacturing equipment and ensure optimum operation while maintaining 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 as needed to maintain run efficiency.
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately and promptly, including preventive maintenance work orders, inspection results, emergency work orders, inventory parts usage, and log-sheet readings.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and initiate actions to strengthen line efficiency and production operations.
• Interpret drawings, verbal instructions, and sketches concerning equipment and systems.
• Clean and maintain work areas in the shop and on the production floor.
• Operate production equipment to perform functional checks and confirm work was completed as required.
• 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 benefits and coverage options, with significant company support for insurance costs.
• Company contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Training and development opportunities, including education reimbursement.
• 17% shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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