Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II

Denver Milk Plant is seeking 3 Maintenance Technicians to ensure operation of electrical mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic equipment through preventive maintenance. Shift: Primarily 3rd shift (10:00 PM6:30 AM) with potential for 2nd shift (2:00 PM10:30 PM). This is a unionized facility where seniority drives shift assignments and scheduling; candidates must be flexible for work days including Saturday or Sunday availability. Possibility of extension; conversion to full-time depends on worker performance. Candidate must join the onsite union if converted to full-time.

• Ensure operation of electrical mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic equipment through preventive maintenance on motors pneumatic tools conveyor systems and production machines
• Follow diagrams sketches operations manuals manufacturers instructions and engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot malfunctions; locate problem sources by observing mechanical devices in operation
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hand/power tools; examine form and texture of parts
• Determine dimensional requirement changes by inspecting used parts with rules calipers micrometers and other measuring instruments
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; control downtime by informing production workers of PM techniques and monitoring compliance
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
• Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories; check stock levels and anticipate needs
• Provide PMs on electrical/mechanical equipment; complete maintenance paperwork daily
• Prepare daily equipment setup
• Maintain a safe clean working environment per procedures rules and regulations
• Comply with GMP and other regulatory requirements company/site policies; perform LOTO as required
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience; food manufacturing equipment experience ideal
• Experience starting/stopping and adjusting production machinery
• Previous forklift or powered equipment experience preferred not required
• Prior maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing plant preferred

• Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
• Strong math skills
• Reading and understanding prints
• Basic working knowledge of PLCs
• Basic welding/machining/fabrication ability
• Use of basic shop and power tools
• Accurate documentation of process forms equipment downtime and work orders
• Ammonia and boiler knowledge preferred not required

• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a repetitive basis
• Ability to work in noisy environments
• Frequent standing walking bending and climbing stairs
• Understanding of Preventative Maintenance (PM) practices and ability to follow instructions