Lead Maintenance Technician

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone North America is the largest Benefit Corporation in the world. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Danone North America is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Dallas, TX.

This position is a self-driven/self-motivated individual capable of working proficiently, both independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision. The successful individual must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization. The Reliability Technician is responsible for maintaining, developing and creating dependable equipment throughout our facility. Implements continuous improvements, supports new system installations, production strategies and plant reliability. Persons must be capable in analyzing conditions, technical troubleshooting thru the process, identify and repair mechanical and electrical issues which prevent meeting the shift or weekly schedules. Assists, trains/coaches employees in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and the repair of machinery and equipment. The successful candidate must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization.

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

About You

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• High school education or equivalent
• 2 + years in maintenance related field

• Certification to operate lifts and other required equipment

• Basic knowledge of boilers, air and ammonia compressors, and all utilities systems

• Must achieve 185 or better on Danone Maintenance Entrance Testing (applicants cannot retake test within a 9-month period).

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:
• 2 + years working in a maintenance related field on processing or packaging equipment
• Experience with filling or packaging equipment on a maintenance level
• Great attitude and willingness to learn
• Team -player, must work well with others

• Working knowledge of industrial printer technologies such as continuous ink jet (CIJ), hot-melt systems, and Zebra print and apply labeling systems.

• Proficient with pump, valve, gearbox and basic mechanical rebuilds

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Achieve and maintain required certifications
• Proficiency in MS office and basic PC skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven decision-making ability and work well in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work various hours and shifts
• Ability to work overtime when required

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps ™ in the world , working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU .

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.