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Maintenance Technician II - Food Manufacturing

3/25/2026

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing processing and production equipment, as well as distribution systems, utilizing skills across electrical, controls, and mechanical disciplines. Key duties include operating and repairing plant utilities like boilers and refrigeration, troubleshooting electro-mechanical issues, and performing preventive maintenance with accurate documentation.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Lactalis U.S. Yogurt division is part of the world’s largest dairy company. With over 800 employees and three manufacturing facilities in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Arizona, we produce a wide assortment of products from yogurts and smoothies to dairy desserts under the Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow, siggi’s®, and Green Mountain Creamery® brands. The Lactalis U.S. Yogurt Division is creating a better food system for consumers, communities, and our own families by offering a variety of nutritious yogurts always made with people and the planet in mind. Our commitment to real, simple ingredients is unwavering – inspired by the iconic founders behind our popular brands. From organic yogurt made for babies to protein-packed skyr—we bring joy and pleasure to our consumers through high-quality, nutritious foods. We believe it is as much about creating a world we want to live in as it is about making yogurt and these two missions work hand in hand. You can find our products on your local grocery shelf by looking for the Stonyfield Organic, siggi’s, Brown Cow, and Green Mountain Creamery brands.

About the Role

Description

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?

At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician II based in Casa Grande, Arizona.

The Maintenance Technician II role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing processing and production equipment, along with distribution systems through a broad knowledge base of manufacturing skills in electrical, controls, and mechanical disciplines, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision, resulting in efficient and reliable operation of plant facilities.

Full-time opportunity on Day Shift (06:00 AM to 06:30 PM) on a 2-2-3 rotation with every other weekend off.

Shift differentials for 2nd shift (10%). Overtime required during equipment breakdowns and scheduled maintenance events.

401K match up to 7% annually.
Referral bonus programs ($750-1500)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
FSA & HSA programs
Education Assistance Program
Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days
Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays
and more

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Operate, monitor, and repair plant utilities including boilers, hot water systems, compressed air, sanitary air, refrigeration, and water systems.
Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues with dairy processing and packaging equipment.
Work with low- and high-voltage motors, motor starters, and control systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and complete required documentation accurately.
Assist equipment operators in identifying issues requiring shutdown or repair.
Support maintenance projects under direction of the Maintenance Manager or Planner.
Perform TIG welding on stainless steel components as needed.
Participate in improving departmental training materials (SOPs, OPLs, etc.).
Respond to equipment breakdowns, emergency calls, and planned shutdowns.
Maintain safe, sanitary work conditions to uphold SQF and food safety standards.
Analyze problems and make sound troubleshooting decisions based on experience.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

High school diploma or equivalent.
3 -5 years of maintenance experience (manufacturing experience preferred).
Ability to disassemble/reassemble machinery per manufacturer specifications.
Basic working knowledge of: HVAC & refrigeration. Hydraulics and pneumatics. Boiler function and operation.
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
Proficiency in troubleshooting pumps, valves, and packaging systems.
Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
TIG welding skills required.
Successful completion of the company’s 12-week Maintenance Training Program.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms

and does not necessarily describe all the duties.

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.

Requirements

Key Skills

Electro-mechanical TroubleshootingElectrical SystemsControls SystemsMechanical SystemsBoiler OperationRefrigerationCompressed Air SystemsHydraulicsPneumaticsElectrical Schematics ReadingMechanical Blueprints ReadingTIG WeldingPreventive MaintenanceDairy Processing Equipment RepairPackaging Equipment RepairFood Safety Standards Adherence