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Lactalis USA

2nd Shift Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician III $37.75 - $41.40/hr

Lactalis USA, Leslie, Wisconsin, United States

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Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

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,

President

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.

Requirements From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a 3rd shift Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician based in Belmont, Wisconsin. This position will require the ability to work in a team atmosphere as well as individually to repair, install, adjust, or maintain production and packaging equipment. This will also include equipment that is servo‑mechanical as well as electro‑mechanically operated. All work needs to be done in a clean sanitary manor as required in a food manufacturing plant. Candidates must be available to work weekends.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Repair or maintain the operating condition of the equipment used in production and packaging of a dairy product

Align, fit, or assemble component parts and hardware, using hand or power tools

Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices

Preform preventive maintenance functions such as cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing parts as needed per scheduled maintenance

Operate newly repaired equipment to verify adequacy or repairs

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequence of assembly

Test performance of electro‑mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as electronic voltmeters

Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used in various areas of operation

Ability to effectively communicate with operators, fellow maintenance staff, and supervision to perform required tasks

Record parts or materials used and ordered or requisition new parts or materials as necessary using Inventory management software

Candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus ), able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds with assistance, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching, climbing) and must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required).

From your STORY to ours

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Associate's Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship, and/or equivalent experience

Experience

Previous electro‑mechanical experience making repairs and improvements in a manufacturing setting is required

Previous experience in food or dairy manufacturing is preferred

Stable and dependable work history is required

Specialized Knowledge

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Knowledge of electronic equipment repair and PLC applications and programming

Skills/Abilities

Troubleshooting, critical thinking, and complex problem solving is a priority

Ability to perform routine maintenance on production and packaging equipment

Ability to work in a food industry or manufacturing environment

English Language- ability to effectively communicate verbally and written

Sign On Bonus & Pay:

We are offering a

$2,000* Hiring Bonus

to new hires for hourly positions. *Bonus amount is a gross amount. $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 90 days of active employment; an additional $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 180 days of active employment. *Temporary, part‑time and certain rehired employees are not eligible. *Attendance and performance rules apply.

Pay:

$35.75 to $39.40/hr + $2.00/hr 2nd shift premium, dependent upon skills and experience.

Weekend premium:

20% more ($7.15/hour to $7.88/hour).

Hours:

2nd shift: 1:00 PM to 9:15 PM

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. Further, any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Salary Description $37.75 to $41.40/hour

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