Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift ($39.69/hr.)

Allendale, Michigan

Within our manufacturing facility in Allendale, Leprino is seeking Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the industrial equipment and systems that keep our production operation running. This role provides hands-on exposure to mechanical systems, electrical equipment, PLCs, VFDs, pneumatics, instrumentation, and other industrial technologies while playing a critical role in equipment reliability and reducing production downtime.

This position works second shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, including scheduled weekends and holidays. Employees receive an additional $1.00 per hour for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, and compressed-air systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including 3-phase electrical equipment, controls, and instrumentation.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, ladder logic, VFDs, and related automation systems.
• Install, modify, repair, and maintain plant equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on production equipment.
• Use machine shop equipment, hand tools, and power tools to complete equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Identify equipment issues and work with production and maintenance team members to return equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
• Complete maintenance activities in accordance with LOTO procedures, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP requirements, food safety programs, and established plant safety procedures.
• Support our 24/7 manufacturing operation through scheduled weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• 3 years of production, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance experience; or 2 years of related maintenance experience combined with relevant technical education or a degree.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of machine repair, pneumatics, compressed air, plumbing, and industrial electrical systems.
• Practical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 3-phase electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to work the assigned 2:00 PM–10:30 PM second-shift schedule, including scheduled weekends and holidays, as well as scheduled or unscheduled overtime as required.
• Ability to provide and maintain the tools required for the position.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to follow procedures, document work, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to lift more than 75 pounds from floor to chest level and regularly climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Trade or technical school education in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, automation, mechatronics, or a related field.
• PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with VFDs, industrial controls, and instrumentation.
• Experience with HVAC systems.
• Industrial refrigeration experience.
• Food, beverage, dairy, or other high-volume manufacturing experience.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.

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?