CHS Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Leprino Foods; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a Maintenance Tech (Cheese) to support the plant on the 3rd shift. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on cheese production equipment, fabricate and install equipment, and collaborate with outside contractors to ensure uptime.

The role requires welding skills (arc/tig/mig), ability to read blueprints/P&ID, and experience with electrical/mechanical troubleshooting. A valid driver's license and forklift licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of previous maintenance experience.
• Welding skills including: arc, tig, mig, and sanitary welding.
• Ability to design, layout and fabricate.
• Ability to read blue prints and P&ID drawing.
• Ability to work well with outside contractors.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Knowledge and ability to perform work in a safe and organized manner.
• Knowledge of proper safe use of hand tools.
• Must have the ability to complete all assigned paperwork, per assignment.
• Must have electrical experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment as needed (scissor lift, knuckle boom lift, variable forklift equipment).
• Must be able to provide Valid driver's license to operate vehicles.
• Must be able to obtain/provide forklift and heavy equipment licenses.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment.
• Perform planned & preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Fabricate/modify equipment to Leprino specs and standards.
• Install new or used equipment.
• Repair building and plant equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns or downtime.
• Assist in shift coverage as needed.
• Weld plant equipment as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Fulfill MEP requirements and other duties from supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding skills

Equipment fabrication

Blueprints & P&ID reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift license

Scissor lift

Knuckle boom lift

Heavy equipment licenses

Job description

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Job Title

Maintenance Tech (Cheese)

Hours/shift

3rd Shift

Days Off

Varies

Pay

$41.68 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies)

General Summary

Technician is responsible for performing trouble shooting, repair, planned maintenance and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Responsible for fabrication or modification of equipment to Leprino specs and standards.
2. Responsible for the installation of new or used equipment.
3. Responsible for repairs of building and all plant equipment.
4. Responsible for plant preventative maintenance.
5. Responsible to promptly respond to any equipment break downs or downtime when applicable.
6. Responsible to assist in shift coverage when applicable.
7. Responsible for welding repairs to plant equipment.
8. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
9. Responsible to fulfill MEP requirements.
10. Perform any other duties as required by Maintenance Manager, Supervisor or Group Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must demonstrate knowledge of previous maintenance experience.
2. Welding skills including: arc, tig, mig, and sanitary welding.
3. Ability to design, layout and fabricate.
4. Ability to read blue prints and P&ID drawing.
5. Ability to work well with outside contractors.
6. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
7. Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
8. Ability to operate a forklift.
9. Knowledge and ability to perform work in a safe and organized manner.
10. Knowledge of proper safe use of hand tools.
11. Must have the ability to complete all assigned paperwork, per assignment.
12. Must have electrical experience in an industrial environment.
13. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
14. Ability to operate heavy equipment as needed (scissor lift, knuckle boom lift, variable forklift equipment).
15. Must be able to provide Valid driver's license to operate vehicles.
16. Must be able to obtain/provide forklift and heavy equipment licenses.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions of the position.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions.
• High School level verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum one year of experience in a maintenance setting involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
• Proficient written and spoken English.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Simple math reasoning required.