Lead Maintenance Group - Dairy Plant & Welding

Leprino Foods; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods in California's Lemoore plant seeks a Group Leader for the Whey Maintenance Department to oversee a crew performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. You will support the Maintenance Supervisor with weekly plan execution and ensure 80% planned work completion.

Role requires welding and fabrication skills, blueprint/PID literacy, and strong leadership. Maintain a safe work environment while coordinating with production for downtime and backlogs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong commitment to safety and GMPs.
• Ability to read blueprints and P&ID drawings.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Experience with welding and fabrication.
• Familiarity with dairy plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance crew and direct activities per SOPs.
• Ensure 80% planned work completion weekly.
• Perform daily pass downs and assist the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Oversee safe operation with proper permits; maintain safety standards.
• Plan pre-work with production during daily area walks.
• Coordinate with production for downtime support and backlogs.
• Attend production meetings and follow-ups; communicate major changes.

Skills

Leadership

Safety commitment/GMPs

Read blueprints & P&ID

Decision making

Forklift operation

Welding (arc/TIG/MIG)

Troubleshooting (electrical/mechanical

Dairy equipment knowledge

Job description

Leprino Foods in California's Lemoore plant seeks a Group Leader for the Whey Maintenance Department to oversee a crew performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. You will support the Maintenance Supervisor with weekly plan execution and ensure 80% planned work completion.

Role requires welding and fabrication skills, blueprint/PID literacy, and strong leadership. Maintain a safe work environment while coordinating with production for downtime and backlogs.