Maintenance Controls Technician - 6PM to 2AM

Ardent Mills; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 133,627,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Commerce City, CO seeks a Maintenance Controls Technician III to troubleshoot, fix, and maintain equipment. You will lead maintenance projects, train other technicians, and drive safe, efficient plant operations.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and knowledge of HACCP. Competitive benefits and full-time hours are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in Maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use computer applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Proficiency in advanced-level technical competencies (PLCs, VFDs, troubleshooting).
• Ability to delegate.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks per work orders assigned.
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not.
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise.
• Train other Maintenance and Reliability Technicians.

Skills

PLCs

VFDs

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Delegation

Mechanical aptitude

Food safety & HACCP

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Other maintenance-related certifications

Tools

CMRT certification

Job description

Maintenance Controls Technician As a Maintenance Technician III, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected to learn advanced maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed. You will lead maintenance projects and train other technicians. To succeed, you must be able to: Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day. Serve others with understanding, respect, and care. Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency. Work through and drive change. Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines. Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others. Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks per work orders assigned
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise
• Train other Maintenance and Reliability Technicians

Essential skills and experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 or more years of experience in Maintenance in manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effectively use computer applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced-level technical competencies, for example, PLCs, VFDs, and systems troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to delegate
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP
• Good to have: CMRT certification
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field
• Other maintenance-related certifications

Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position.

Location: Commerce City CO Address: 4545 East 64th Avenue, Commerce City CO, 80022 Additional Locations (if applicable): Employment Type: Full time Additional Information: Competitive Compensation: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 47.20 USD Hourly Benefits: At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Health and Dependent Savings Accounts Life and Disability Programs Voluntary Benefit Programs Company Sponsored Wellness Programs Retirement Savings with Company Match Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Application Deadline: 12/28/2026

EEO Commitment: At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.

Shift Differential:The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.

Role Designation Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for: Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com Together We Make Ardent Mills Whether we’re making innovative breakthroughs or nutritious food. Whether we’re making our processes more sustainable or our communities more prosperous. Whether we’re making our customers happy or making progress in our own careers. At Ardent Mills, we all get to make something special every day. Join us and you can too. Learn more about doing work you can be truly proud of with North America’s leading flour supplier. Joining Ardent Mills means making a commitment to yourself and to the other members of our team. We call this Our Promise. All of us share responsibility for the success of Ardent Mills. We work closely together in teams and across functions. Nobody is left isolated or unsupported. Everyone matters. Everyone has a voice. This gives each of us the opportunity to create something special every day. And, when we come together, that’s when truly amazing things happen. Together, we make our customers' success the focus of our business. Together, we make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Together, we make communities healthier and more prosperous. Together, we are raising the bar for a more sustainable world. Together, we make the food that nourishes North America. Together, we can make our ambitions a reality.