Food Production Maintenance Technician — Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

401(k) with company match

PTO and sick leave

Healthcare coverage

Cross-training and career advancement

Team-oriented work culture

Job summary

Epicurean Butter is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep our food production equipment and facility systems running at peak performance. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Thornton, Colorado.

Ideal candidates have experience with food production machinery and an understanding of GMPs and food safety.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with facility maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, utilities) preferred.
• Experience with food production machinery such as conveyors, pumps, World Cup, Vemag, Universal Pack systems preferred.
• Ability and desire to learn new things.
• Adherence to Food-safe procedures and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained.
• Knowledge of LOTO and industrial safety standards (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on food production and packaging equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support and improve the preventive maintenance program.
• Lead or assist in equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Execute work orders independently, ensuring cost-effective and timely completion.
• Identify safety or operational concerns and recommend solutions.
• Maintain records of repairs, parts, and maintenance activities.
• Uphold GMPs, food safety, tool control and safety.
• Communicate effectively with production, QA, and leadership teams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Facilities maintenance

Food production equipment

Analytical problem solving

Food safety compliance

Reading schematics

Independent work

Job description

Epicurean Butter is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep our food production equipment and facility systems running at peak performance. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Thornton, Colorado.

Ideal candidates have experience with food production machinery and an understanding of GMPs and food safety.