Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

smucker; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Smucker in Longmont, CO is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the night shift. The role focuses on maintaining consumer food production equipment, ensuring GMP compliance, and leading safety and quality improvements.

The position requires 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance in manufacturing, with 12-hour night shifts (5:45PM-6:15AM). A high school diploma is required; technical training is a plus. Comprehensive benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years mechanical/maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Associates degree or technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consumer foods are manufactured to food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Support safety policies and maintain safe work practices.
• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Follow GMP standards and improve operating procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to repairs timely.
• Inspect and repair mechanical and pneumatic systems; refer to drawings and manuals.
• Coach teammates on technical skills and safety.
• Lead training and qualification activities for the area.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce losses and improve safety, quality, and production results.
• Create and update documentation as needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Industrial equipment basics

Reading drawings & manuals

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Area Leader

Number of openings: Multiple

Longmont, Colorado

Technician 5 ($41.57) + ($3/ hr shift differential)

Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid company holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.

Additional benefits include:

• Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
• Company-provided short-and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Parental leave

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions and behaviors and engages with co-workers to ensure conditions and behaviors comply with policies. Suggests changes to safety policies as appropriate
• Performs the necessary activities to operate , maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) work environment.
• Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment. Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate .
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces complex processing and packaging equipment including: Mechanical components such as conveyor belts, bearings, motors, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes, etc. Pneumatic components such as air cylinders, diverters, hoses, regulators, pumps, valves, etc.
• Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Coaches other team members on technical skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repairs.
• Active participant in training and qualification programs for designated line/area. Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards.
• Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems and is responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching.
• Creates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).
• Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data. Can utilize email and online training resources.
• Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
• Facilitates effective shift pass down with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, and production results in a designated area.
• Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of mechanical or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Associates, technical degree or training is preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions.
• Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.
• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional & team-oriented environment
• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and climb steps

The employee must be able to work 12-hour night shifts (5:45PM-6:15AM)

The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on