Logo
Leprino Foods

Jr. Power & Utilities Tech

Leprino Foods, Lubbock, Texas, us, 79430

Save Job

Overview

For our future state-of-the-art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a

Jr. Power and Utilities Tech . Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant becomes operational in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. Starting Pay

Starting pay is $25.50 with an additional $3.50 per hour with the completion of each of 3 certifications. Additionally, employees receive an additional $1 per hour for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Certifications

Complete Ammonia Level 1 Training/Certificate Complete Boiler Operator Level 1 Training/Certificate Complete Water Operator Level 1 Training/Certificate Role and Training

The Power & Utilities (P&U) Junior Technician is responsible for learning and applying the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform a P&U technician position within 18 months of employment. This includes installing, disassembling, repairing, and maintaining equipment, learning and performing safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning mechanical, electrical or instrumentation systems, calibrating instruments, maintaining 5S standards in work areas and tool boxes, performing mechanical, preventive and predictive maintenance, and participating on the hazmat response team. Responsibilities

Calibrating and troubleshooting steam, refrigeration, compressed air and support equipment Repairing and troubleshooting electrical or instrumentation systems, AC frequency drives, calibration of instruments, and performing mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance Performing welding and mechanical repairs Completing preventive maintenance work orders Communicating effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors Performing work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct Performing cleaning duties as required Implementing and maintaining 5S standards Ensuring product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Must be 18 years of age Ability to speak, read and write English to understand/adhere to SOPs and GMPs, to communicate with others, and to troubleshoot systems Prior experience demonstrating knowledge in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading Computer proficiency in email, internet, and basic Microsoft Office software Preferred Qualifications & Experience

One year of experience in a manufacturing maintenance type role Stainless steel welding and fabrication experience 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) Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (e.g. SAP, Maximo) Familiarity with AC frequency drives, instrumentation, welding, mechanical repairs (including rebuilding gearboxes and process equipment) experience PLC troubleshooting experience Training and compliance : Leprino Foods Company utilizes Psychemedics for hair follicle drug testing. Additional information can be obtained at

www.psychemedics.com . EEO/Compliance : Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. Safety : Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

#J-18808-Ljbffr