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Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift

Saputo · Tulare, CA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Saputo (food & beverage) in Tulare, CA.

Tools it names
FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 101 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 101 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 33%
  • ✓ Welding 32%
  • Team leadership 32%
  • Tooling 30%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Saputo in Tulare

1 other open role at this site.

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Requirements

  • ✓High School graduate plus a minimum of two (2) years’ industrial maintenance experience within Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry or a combination of experience, formal training and education.
  • ✓Working knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
  • ✓Effective troubleshooting skills; must be able to systematically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems.
  • ✓Working knowledge of AC & DC power and control voltages, PLC, VFD drives and process instrumentation.
  • ✓Basic computer hardware and software skills.

Pay Range: $38.34 - $45.89

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre , Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Accessibility

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

This position is responsible for all assigned tasks related to ensuring the safe and appropriate operation of equipment by proper diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the operating condition of production/processing machinery and other mechanical equipment and buildings. Duties include repairing and maintaining machinery, mechanical equipment and computerized systems, such as pumps, conveyor systems, and motors, in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, operating manuals, or manufacturer’s specifications.

  • •Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
  • •Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  • •Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
  • •Repair, replace, adjust, and align components of machinery and equipment.
  • •Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery.
  • •Test-runs repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
  • •Fabricates replacement parts.
  • •Welds to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
  • •Orders or requisitions parts and materials.
  • •Repairs and replaces electrical wiring and components.
  • •Records repairs and maintenance performed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • •Member of the Emergency Response Team.
  • •Ability to work on AC/DC power and control voltages.
  • •Has all required tools to perform job and always carries basic tools and test equipment and always maintains such in workable condition.
  • •Maintains basic computer skills to perform maintenance and repair on computer-controlled machinery.
  • •Works on PLC controls, VFD drives and demonstrates a good understanding of instrumentation.
  • •Effectively troubleshoots electrical, mechanical and process issues in an independent manner.
  • •Communicate effectively and work well with all employees, visitors and vendors.
  • •Reliable and available to work any shift and holidays.
  • •Work overtime as required.
  • •Perform other duties as may be required.
  • •Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills.
  • •Understands and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
  • •Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
  • •Promptly reports any unsafe working conditions.
  • •Promptly reports all potential quality and food safety hazards to management.
  • •Complies with all of Saputo’s food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
  • •Demonstrates integrity in all business activities with employees, visitors and vendors.
  • •Reliable and consistent attendance and available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as required; may be required to cover the absence of key personnel.
  • •Performs other duties as required.

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