LEW Whey - Maintenance Technician

Leprino Foods · Lemoore, CA

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Leprino Foods (food & beverage) in Lemoore, CA.

Tools it names: Welding

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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 168 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 40%
✓ Welding 34%
PLC 33%
Tooling 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: Leprino Foods in Lemoore

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

✓Knowledge of GMPs.
✓Must be able to perform essential job functions of the position.
✓Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
✓Strong written and verbal communication skills.
✓Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions.

& Experience

✓Must demonstrate knowledge of previous maintenance experience.
✓Welding skills including: arc, tig, mig, and sanitary welding.
✓Ability to design, layout and fabricate.
✓Ability to read blue prints and P&ID drawing.
✓Ability to work well with outside contractors.
✓Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
✓Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
✓Ability to operate a forklift.
✓Knowledge and ability to perform work in a safe and organized manner.
✓Knowledge of proper safe use of hand tools.
✓Must have the ability to complete all assigned paperwork, per assignment.
✓Must have electrical experience in an industrial environment.

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Job description

•Responsible for fabrication or modification of equipment to Leprino specs and standards.
•Responsible for the installation of new or used equipment.
•Responsible for repairs of building and all plant equipment.
•Responsible for plant preventative maintenance.
•Responsible to promptly respond to any equipment break downs or downtime when applicable.
•Responsible to assist in shift coverage when applicable.
•Responsible for welding repairs to plant equipment.
•Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
•Responsible to fulfill MEP requirements.

Working Relationships

•This position reports to the Maintenance Department Manager or a Supervisor.
•This position will regularly interact with other production and support group supervisors. Regular interaction with other plant management.

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 Foods 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. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.