SR. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Description

Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Nampa team in CITY.

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, President, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi's, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

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.

From your PASSION to ours

As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will be a critical leader responsible for maintaining and optimizing our high-volume dairy manufacturing plants. This advanced role requires a blend of technical expertise and engineering insight to perform complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic controls tasks, oversee preventative maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will also mentor junior technicians and contribute to strategic maintenance planning with minimal supervision.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Advanced Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Conduct comprehensive diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on dairy and cheese production machinery, including advanced thermoforming and high-precision equipment. Leverage expert knowledge to ensure maximum uptime, efficiency, and safety.

* Technical Leadership in Maintenance Functions: Demonstrate superior expertise across multiple advanced maintenance functions, such as Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics. Provide mentorship and training to junior staff to elevate overall team performance.

* Preventive Maintenance Strategy: Design and implement preventive maintenance schedules and protocols for critical machinery. Utilize predictive maintenance tools and data analytics to anticipate and address equipment issues before they impact production.

* Engineering Support: Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, modification, and optimization of production equipment and systems. Support process improvement initiatives by applying engineering principles to enhance machinery ergonomics and efficiency.

* System Calibration and Programming: Expertly program and calibrate Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs, chart recorders, temperature controllers, and flow meters. Ensure all systems are tuned to deliver optimal performance and comply with industry standards.

* Safety and Compliance: Lead efforts to maintain a safe working environment. Uphold strict adherence to health and safety protocols, proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

* A minimum of 3+ years of advanced maintenance experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment, preferably within the dairy, food, or beverage industry.

* Extensive experience with thermoforming and or high-speed automated equipment is highly desirable.

Specialized Knowledge

* Proficiency in interpreting and applying complex technical instructions and engineering blueprints.

* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and maintenance management software such as Maximo.

Skills / Abilities

* Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and technical innovation.

* Proven ability to design, modify, and implement advanced maintenance and engineering solutions, contributing to plant efficiency and reliability.