Maintenance Technician
Epicurean Butter · Thornton, CO · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducation$25–$35/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on food production and packaging equipment as well as facility systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
- Support and improve the preventive maintenance program with technical recommendations.
- Lead or assist in equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
- Execute work orders independently, ensuring cost-effective and timely completion.
- Proactively identify safety or operational concerns and recommend solutions.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts, and maintenance activities.
- Uphold company policies regarding GMPs, food safety, tool control, and safety.
- Communicate effectively with production, QA, and leadership teams while providing technical insight.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on maintenance or equipment repair experience.
- Prior experience maintaining food production or food packaging equipment (preferred, not required).
- Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and industrial safety standards.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills is a plus.
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of:
- Commercial electrical systems, troubleshooting, and repair
- Facility maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, utilities) preferred not required
- Food production machinery — conveyors, pumps, World Cup, Vemag, Universal Pack systems. (Preferable)
- The ability and desire to learn new things
- Ability to:
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
- Work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks with minimal supervision once trained
- Apply strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills under pressure
- Remain dependable, adaptable, and proactive in a fast-paced production setting
- Demonstrate empathy, adaptability, patience, and problem-solving mindset
- Competitive hourly pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Opportunities for cross-training and career advancement
- A family friendly, stable, supportive, team-oriented work culture