Lead Maintenance Technician - Dairy Plant Operations

Saputo Inc.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to direct daily plant-wide maintenance activities and provide technical support to maintenance and production personnel.

The role emphasizes diagnosing and repairing production machinery, maintaining safety standards, and handling preventive maintenance tasks. Candidates should have dairy industry experience and strong electrical/mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with at least 2 years maintenance experience in the Dairy/Food/Beverage industry.
• Knowledge of machines and tools; repair and maintenance.
• Effective troubleshooting to diagnose electrical and mechanical problems.
• AC/DC power, PLC, VFD, and process instrumentation knowledge.
• Basic computer hardware and software skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigns PMs and work orders for the shift.
• Directs technicians to cover issues and informs supervisor.
• Diagnoses and repairs production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Disassembles machinery and replaces worn parts.
• Records repairs and maintenance accurately.
• Works on PLC controls and VFD drives.
• Maintains basic computer skills for PC-controlled equipment.
• Willing to work overtime and holidays.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

AC/DC power

PLC

VFD drives

Instrumentation

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to direct daily plant-wide maintenance activities and provide technical support to maintenance and production personnel.

The role emphasizes diagnosing and repairing production machinery, maintaining safety standards, and handling preventive maintenance tasks. Candidates should have dairy industry experience and strong electrical/mechanical skills.