Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Leprino Foods Company; Allendale Charter Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential of $1.00/hr between

Competitive benefits and 401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking Maintenance Technicians for the Allendale facility to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment ensuring peak production reliability.

The role focuses on mechanical/electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation with a strong emphasis on safety, GMPs, and food‑safety procedures in a 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift. Occasional overtime and weekend coverage are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of production/manufacturing/industrial maintenance experience or 2 years with relevant technical education.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of machine repair, pneumatics, compressed air, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Read and work with PLC‑controlled equipment, ladder logic, and related automation.
• Willingness to work 2:00 PM–10:30 PM second shift, weekends/holidays as needed.
• Must be able to lift 75+ pounds and climb stairs/ladders.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment to maximize reliability.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, and air systems.
• Repair 3‑phase electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Support PLC‑controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Install, modify, and maintain plant equipment and facility systems.
• Read electrical schematics and equipment drawings accurately.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per SOPs and GMPs.
• Use tools to complete repairs and coordinate with teams for safe operation.
• Identify issues and ensure safe, efficient return to production; follow LOTO and food safety rules.
• Support 24/7 operations with weekend/holiday overtime as needed.

Skills

Production maintenance experience

Troubleshooting industrial equipment

Mechanical and electrical systems

Reading blueprints and schematics

PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting

3‑phase electrical systems

Ability to lift 75+ lbs

Education

Trade or technical school in industrial maintenance

Tools

VFDs

Industrial controls instrumentation

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift ($39.69/hr.)

Requisition ID: 31621

No of Openings: 4

Posted Date: Sep 10, 2026

Job Function: Production Maintenance

Description:

Allendale, Michigan

Within our manufacturing facility in Allendale, Leprino is seeking Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the industrial equipment and systems that keep our production operation running. This role provides hands‑on exposure to mechanical systems, electrical equipment, PLCs, VFDs, pneumatics, instrumentation, and other industrial technologies while playing a critical role in equipment reliability and reducing production downtime.

This position works second shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, including scheduled weekends and holidays. Employees receive an additional $1.00 per hour for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, and compressed‑air systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including 3‑phase electrical equipment, controls, and instrumentation.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC‑controlled equipment, ladder logic, VFDs, and related automation systems.
• Install, modify, repair, and maintain plant equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on production equipment.
• Use machine shop equipment, hand tools, and power tools to complete equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Identify equipment issues and work with production and maintenance team members to return equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
• Complete maintenance activities in accordance with LOTO procedures, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP requirements, food safety programs, and established plant safety procedures.
• Support our 24/7 manufacturing operation through scheduled weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• 3 years of production, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance experience; or 2 years of related maintenance experience combined with relevant technical education or a degree.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of machine repair, pneumatics, compressed air, plumbing, and industrial electrical systems.
• Practical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 3‑phase electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to work the assigned 2:00 PM–10:30 PM second‑shift schedule, including scheduled weekends and holidays, as well as scheduled or unscheduled overtime as required.
• Ability to provide and maintain the tools required for the position.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to follow procedures, document work, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to lift more than 75 pounds from floor to chest level and regularly climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Trade or technical school education in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, automation, mechatronics, or a related field.
• PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with VFDs, industrial controls, and instrumentation.
• Experience with HVAC systems.
• Industrial refrigeration experience.
• Food, beverage, dairy, or other high‑volume manufacturing experience.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high‑quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit‑Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre‑employment process and also participates in E‑Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.Leprinosupports a drug‑free workplace and is an EEO / Aff…? M / F / Disability / Veteran.