2nd Shift Maintenance Technician – Food Production Uptime

Epicurean Butter; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Opportunities for cross-training

Job summary

Epicurean Butter is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to keep production equipment and facility systems running safely and reliably. You will respond quickly to issues, diagnose root causes, and minimize downtime while collaborating with QA and production teams.

Strong technical skills, problem-solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision after training are essential. Prior experience in food production equipment is preferred, with a focus on GMP and safe

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of commercial electrical systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Food-safe maintenance procedures, sanitation requirements, GMPs, and tool control practices.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to learn new equipment, processes, and troubleshooting methods.

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.
• Respond to second-shift production breakdowns, identify root causes, and restore equipment to safe, reliable operation as efficiently as possible.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs during available production or sanitation windows and provide technical recommendations for improvement.
• Lead or assist with equipment installations, modifications, adjustments, and upgrades.
• Execute work orders independently, prioritize production-critical issues, and elevate concerns when additional support is needed.
• Proactively identify safety, quality, or operational concerns and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts, and maintenance activities, including clear shift-handoff notes for unresolved or follow-up items.
• Uphold GMPs, food safety, tool control, Lockout/Tagout, and workplace safety.
• Communicate effectively with Production, QA, first-shift maintenance, and leadership while providing clear technical status and recommendations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Facility maintenance

Food production equipment

Learning new equipment

Job description

Epicurean Butter is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to keep production equipment and facility systems running safely and reliably. You will respond quickly to issues, diagnose root causes, and minimize downtime while collaborating with QA and production teams.

Strong technical skills, problem-solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision after training are essential. Prior experience in food production equipment is preferred, with a focus on GMP and safe