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Maintenance Technician Lead

Borden Dairy
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2025

Overview

The Maintenance Technician Lead installs, maintains, and repairs production and manufacturing equipment.  Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. 

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or equivalent combination of continued education and experience.
  •  Moderate knowledge of and/or experience with PLC.

 Other Functions:

  • Proficient experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).
  • Proficient experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).
  • Proficient experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
  • Proficient experience with conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
  • Proficient experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
  • Proficient experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
  • Proficient experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
  • Proficient experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
  • Proficient experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).
  • Review rating instructions.
  • Proficient experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).
  • Proficient experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
  • Proficient experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
  • Proficient experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
  • Proficient experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).
  • Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
  • Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • No

Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors.

Language Skills: 

  • English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

  • Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians levels I, II, and III.
  • Prioritize Maintenance Technician I, II, and III workload, assisting Maintenance management in scheduling and assessing performance.
  • Proficient preventative maintenance inspection and service on all production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards.
  • Interface, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic computerized systems and equipment
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
  • Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
  • Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.

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