DOD SkillBridge Program - Maintenance Technician Program (Active-Duty Service Members only!)
About The Position
Leprino is offering transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industrial maintenance through our DoD SkillBridge Maintenance Technician Trainee Program. This 4-6 month program provides immersive, on-the-job training in one of the world’s leading dairy foods manufacturing companies, setting you up for a seamless transition into a high-demand civilian career. At Leprino, we pride ourselves on innovation, teamwork, and a strong commitment to excellence. As the largest producer of mozzarella cheese and a global leader in dairy ingredients, we understand the value of highly skilled technical professionals. This program is designed to bridge your military expertise into a thriving career in industrial maintenance.
Requirements
- Military service members eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program (within 180 days of separation).
- Experience in the following military maintenance roles:
- 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)
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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