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Leprino · 2 months ago

DOD SkillBridge Program - Maintenance Technician Program (Active-Duty Service Members only!)

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Leprino is a global leader in dairy manufacturing offering transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industrial maintenance through their DoD SkillBridge Maintenance Technician Trainee Program. This program provides immersive, on-the-job training to prepare candidates for a successful transition into a civilian career in a high-demand field.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Iassen Donov, GPHR

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, valves, and hydraulic systems

Conduct vibration analysis and thermal imaging to predict equipment failures

Work with lubrication systems to maintain production equipment

Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

Troubleshoot three-phase motors, motor controls, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Work with steam boilers, refrigeration systems, and ammonia-based cooling systems

Gain hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

Assist in diagnosing automation system issues using SCADA and industrial networking

Perform welding and fabrication for minor equipment repairs and modifications

Enter maintenance data and track equipment history in SAP or another CMMS software

Support installation, setup, and commissioning of new processing and packaging equipment

Work on projects involving robotic automation and advanced processing technology

Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency

Follow OSHA safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and food safety (GMP, HACCP) protocols

Learn arc flash safety and work in high-voltage environments safely and effectively

Qualification

Preventive maintenanceTroubleshooting systemsProgrammable Logic ControllersVibration analysisThermal imagingWeldingFabricationLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSafety standardsTeamwork

Required

Military service members eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program (within 180 days of separation)

Experience in military maintenance roles such as: Army: 15-series MOS (Aviation Maintenance Technicians), Navy: Engineman (EN), Machinist's Mate (MM), Electrician's Mate (EM), Hull Maintenance Technician (HT), Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GS), Machinery Repairman (MR), Marines: 60/61/62 (Aircraft Maintenance), Air Force: Aircraft Maintenance (2A5X1, 2A3X3), HVAC/R (3E1X1), Coast Guard: Machinery Technician (MK), Electronics Technician (ET), Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), Electrician's Mate (EM)

Company

Leprino

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Leprino Foods Company’s history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver.

Founded in 1950

Denver, Colorado, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.leprinofoods.com

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