--- title: LEW Whey Maintenance Technician at Leprino description: Leprino is hiring for the LEW Whey Maintenance Technician role in Lemoore, CA. Pays $37.3 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lew-whey-maintenance-technician-at-leprino-01a0fd93-16c1-789d-b6ae-b5da33b8e58d date: 2026-11-01T03:15:18Z og_description: Join Leprino as LEW Whey Maintenance Technician in Lemoore, CA. Pays $37.3 per hour. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ofctgj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Leprino](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leprino?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Lemoore, CA | | **Salary** | $37.3/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Leprino. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Leprino. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $63,000 – $76,000 a year (median $70,000). ## Description ## WHEY MAINTENANCE TECH **General Summary:** At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role - Whey Maintenance Technician Rate is **$37.30 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies).** This Technician is responsible for performing trouble shooting, repair, planned maintenance and preventive maintenance on plant equipment on 2nd & 3rd Shift. **JOB DESCRIPTION:** 1. Responsible for fabrication or modification of equipment to Leprino specs and standards. 2. Responsible for the installation of new or used equipment. 3. Responsible for repairs of building and all plant equipment. 4. Responsible for plant preventative maintenance. 5. Responsible to promptly respond to any equipment break downs or downtime when applicable. 6. Responsible to assist in shift coverage when applicable. 7. Responsible for welding repairs to plant equipment. 8. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. 9. Responsible to fulfill MEP requirements. **Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**: 1. Knowledge of GMPs. 2. Must be able to perform essential job functions of the position. 3. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions. 4. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 5. Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions. **Preferred Qualifications & Experience:** 1. Must demonstrate knowledge of previous maintenance experience. 2. Welding skills including: arc, tig, mig, and sanitary welding. 3. Ability to design, layout and fabricate. 4. Ability to read blue prints and P&ID drawing. 5. Ability to work well with outside contractors. 6. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. 7. Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment. 8. Ability to operate a forklift. 9. Knowledge and ability to perform work in a safe and organized manner. 10. Knowledge of proper safe use of hand tools. 11. Must have the ability to complete all assigned paperwork, per assignment. 12. Must have electrical experience in an industrial environment. **Working Relationships:** 1. This position reports to the Maintenance Department Manager or a Supervisor. 2. 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. ## Skills - Mechanical Electrical And Plumbing (Mep) Systems - Hand Tools - Mechanical Troubleshooting - TIG Welding - Welding Techniques - MIG Welding - Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&id) - Manufacturing Plant Equipment - Welding - Maintenance - Fabrication - Drawing - Communication ## Related - [More jobs at Leprino](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leprino?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Maintenance & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Maintenance Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 281900 jobs - [Dairy](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/dairy?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2201 jobs - [Leprino](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leprino?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 107 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 281900 jobs - [Dairy](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/dairy?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2201 jobs - [Leprino](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leprino?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 107 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)