Maintenance Technician (Corporate Pilot Plant)

Leprino Foods Company; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,048,000 - 94,644,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Denver is seeking a Maintenance Technician (day shift) to maintain, repair, and fabricate equipment supporting our pilot plant and research operations. This hands-on role keeps pilot plant equipment safe, reliable, and ready for use, while contributing to cheese and nutrition processing, equipment trials, and research projects.

The position offers starting hourly compensation between $30.03 and $33.03, plus an annual target bonus of 3.5%, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Advanced vocational training in maintenance, welding, or fabrication or at least three years of maintenance or fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on pilot plant processing equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble equipment to maintain reliable operation.
• Install and support the startup of new and prototype equipment used in research and product development.
• Fabricate stainless steel parts, components, and auxiliary equipment to support pilot plant projects and equipment modifications.
• Weld equipment and components in accordance with 3-A sanitary standards.
• Diagnose equipment problems and recommend repairs or modifications that improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, maintenance records, and service information within the CMMS.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors to identify equipment, replacement components, and repair parts.
• Support pilot plant teams with equipment installations, modifications, production trials, and research projects.
• Inspect pilot plant equipment for safe operation and follow established personal and food safety procedures.
• Assist facilities and laboratory teams with maintenance and equipment repairs as needed.
• Respond to pilot plant equipment breakdowns and help restore equipment to service.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced vocational training in maintenance, welding, or fabrication or at least three years of maintenance or fabrication experience

Job description

Within our Corporate R&D/Pilot Plant team in Denver, Leprino is seeking a Maintenance Technician (day shift) to maintain, repair, and fabricate equipment supporting our pilot plant and research operations. This hands‑on role supports cheese and nutrition processing, equipment trials, and research projects while helping keep pilot plant equipment safe, reliable, and ready for use.

At Leprino, starting hourly compensation for this role typically ranges between $30.03 and $33.03. This position has an annual target bonus of 3.5%.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on pilot plant processing equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble equipment to maintain reliable operation.
• Install and support the startup of new and prototype equipment used in research and product development.
• Fabricate stainless steel parts, components, and auxiliary equipment to support pilot plant projects and equipment modifications.
• Weld equipment and components in accordance with 3-A sanitary standards.
• Diagnose equipment problems and recommend repairs or modifications that improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, maintenance records, and service information within the CMMS.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors to identify equipment, replacement components, and repair parts.
• Support pilot plant teams with equipment installations, modifications, production trials, and research projects.
• Inspect pilot plant equipment for safe operation and follow established personal and food safety procedures.
• Assist facilities and laboratory teams with maintenance and equipment repairs as needed.
• Respond to pilot plant equipment breakdowns and help restore equipment to service.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Advanced vocational training in maintenance, welding, or fabrication or at least three years of maintenance or fabrication experience.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience maintaining or repairing food processing or sanitary manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with electrical wiring, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and instrumentation.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and welding in sanitary processing environments.
• Experience installing, starting up, troubleshooting, or modifying processing equipment.

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 a pre‑employment screening tool and also participates in E-Verify. Some positions at the Denver corporate office may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on role and location. Leprinosupports a drug‑free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action EmployerM / F / Disability / Veteran.