Whey Plant Maintenance Technician – 2nd/3rd Shift

Leprino Foods Company; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a Whey Maintenance Technician in Lemoore, CA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of plant equipment on 2nd & 3rd shifts, with starting pay of $37.30 per hour plus a $0.75 differential for the 6PM–5:59AM window.

The technician will fabricate or modify equipment to Leprino specs, install new or used equipment, and maintain a safe, compliant work environment while meeting MEP requirements.

Qualifications

• GMPs knowledge required.
• Must follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Must exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Welding skills including arc, TIG, MIG.
• Ability to read blue prints and P&ID drawings.
• Ability to work with outside contractors.
• Electrical experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate or modify equipment to Leprino specs and standards.
• Install new or used equipment.
• Repair plant equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns or downtime.
• Assist in shift coverage when needed.
• Welding repairs to plant equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment and meet MEP requirements.

Skills

GMPs knowledge

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Judgment & decision-making

Welding skills (arc TIG MIG)

Read blueprints & P&ID drawings

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Leprino Foods is seeking a Whey Maintenance Technician in Lemoore, CA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of plant equipment on 2nd & 3rd shifts, with starting pay of $37.30 per hour plus a $0.75 differential for the 6PM–5:59AM window.

The technician will fabricate or modify equipment to Leprino specs, install new or used equipment, and maintain a safe, compliant work environment while meeting MEP requirements.