Maintenance Technical Specialist

Position Overview

At Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, we are hiring a Systems Developer based in Buffalo, NY. As a key member of our team, you will support all technical aspects in our dairy plant—including low voltage systems (<1000V), PLC controls, instrumentation, machinery interfacing, and motor control systems—while providing on‐the‐job training and managing plant projects, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards.

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture safe, quality food while observing all Good Manufacturing Practices and monitoring for bio-terrorism or abnormal conditions.
• Operate and maintain pasteurizing equipment (CCP's and CQP's) and report issues to the Food Safety Team.
• Troubleshoot technical systems effectively across various areas.
• Provide on‐the‐job training to maintenance mechanics, setting up and evaluating both classroom and practical sessions.
• Maintain open communication with all employees, including department managers.
• Continuously seek ways to improve performance and control costs alongside maintenance and preventive programs.
• Review technical problems and procedures, recommending appropriate solutions or changes.
• Manage plant projects and facilitate effective data exchange between departments.
• Quickly learn new skills and apply information from equipment manuals and vendor contacts.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of high and low-voltage systems, PLC controls, and variable frequency drives for motors.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills coupled with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proven capability to troubleshoot technical systems and effectively train employees.
• Working knowledge of low/high-voltage systems, PLC controls, and variable frequency drives.
• Familiarity with ANSI electrical schematics, process and instrumentation design, and process instrumentation (RTDs, pressure sensors, flow meters).
• Basic mathematical skills (ability to calculate averages).
• High School Diploma is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dairy or food-related industry experience.
• Experience in process and packaging automation.
• An Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance