Maintenance Controls Technician - 2nd Shift
Leprino Foods · Tracy, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Leprino Foods (food & beverage) in Tracy, CA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding, SAP, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 161 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live controls postings in California.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 73%
- ✓ PLC 64%
- Robotics 55%
- ✓ Team leadership 27%
- Tooling 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, Welding, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Leprino Foods in Tracy
2 other open roles at this site.
- Production Supervisor (Cheese) · Production · Supervisor
- Quality Supervisor (Audit) · Quality · Supervisor
Full description from Leprino FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role; associates or 2-year degree in a maintenance related field is preferred
- ◆Experience with stainless steel welding and fabrication
- ◆Mechanical repairs (including rebuilding of gearboxes and process equipment) experience
- ◆PLC trouble shooting experience; experience with AC frequency drives and instrumentation
- ◆Basic knowledge of utility equipment and operations (e.g. boiler and refrigeration equipment)
- ◆Dairy/food manufacturing experience
- ◆Knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA, and USDA)
- ◆Computer proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP)
Minimum
- ✓Prior experience in a similar role with electrical background; experience of pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading
- ✓Must be able to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
- ✓Must be able to communicate effectively with others, complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems
- ✓Must be able to perform essential job functions; wear required personal protective equipment; comply with all applicable safety practices
- ✓Maintain a clean work area; complete written reports; perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations; enter data into and pull data from computer systems
- ✓Must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation
- ✓The Instrument Technician must communicate effectively with machine operators, production supervisors, outside contractors and plant maintenance personnel. Good communication with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts is also expected. Must be willing to work any shift.
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Tracy Maintenance Control Technician - 2nd Shift
Pay Rate: 46.05 an Hour
Overview
The Instrument Technician (Controls) is responsible for installing, disassembling, repairing, and maintaining equipment. The Instrument Technician is also responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning mechanical, electrical or instrumentation systems, the calibration of instruments, maintaining 5s standards in work areas and tool boxes, and performing mechanical, preventive and predictive maintenance. This position is an active member of the hazmat response team.
Our Story
Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, 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 Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?