Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Multiple openings in Longmont, Colorado. Night shift (5:45 PM – 6:15 AM) with a $3/hour shift differential. Base rate: $41.57/hour.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture consumer foods in compliance with all food-safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and follow company/site safety policies; identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment; follow and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a GMP environment.
• Perform equipment changeovers, sanitation, preventative maintenance, work orders, and lubrication to maximize equipment performance.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace complex processing and packaging equipment, including:
  • Mechanical components (conveyor belts, bearings, motors, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes).
  • Pneumatic components (air cylinders, diverters, hoses, regulators, pumps, valves).
• Use drawings, prints, and manuals to guide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Coach team members on technical skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and equipment repairs.
• Participate in training and qualification programs; maintain consistent qualification standards.
• Use continuous-improvement tools to eliminate losses, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventative actions.
• Own one or more technical, safety, or quality systems; build technician skill and provide ongoing coaching.
• Create and update documentation (SOPs, job aids, PM improvements).
• Increase skills via technical training, vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of repair/maintenance activities, parts usage, and time tracking.
• Facilitate shift pass-down to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, and production in designated areas.
• Work collaboratively and assist fellow employees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); associate’s or technical degree/training (preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of mechanical or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, team-oriented environments.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and climb steps.
• 12-hour night shifts (5:45 PM – 6:15 AM).
• Frequent squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Tolerate exposure to flour, yeast, oils, peanut butter, and other materials.
• Occasional lifting of 50+ pounds.
• Must pass an occupational physical test and a standard eye exam (minimum 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without corrective lenses).

Work Environment

• 2-2-3 weekly schedule format; weekend work required.
• Moderate to high noise levels; hearing conservation program in place.
• Temperature varies between hot and cold conditions.
• Operating, being near, and crossing platforms/ladders over or under machinery.
• Computer usage required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective on the first day of employment, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% company match.
  • Paid vacation (prorated first year), 12 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave.
  • Annual holiday bonus.
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life and health benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Adoption assistance and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Bereavement and parental leave.