Maintenance - Maintenance Technician

EarthFresh; Hooper (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthFresh is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our US facilities team. You will execute preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair equipment, and support continuous production in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires reading blueprints, working safely, and lifting up to 50 lbs, with overtime as needed. A background in industrial maintenance or automotive mechanics and knowledge of conveyors, PLCs, and welding is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in industrial maintenance or automotive mechanics, ideally in food industry.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Familiar with conveyors, PLCs, welding, and packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations and safe work practices.
• Proficient with Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings, and machinery.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Perform lubrication, cleaning, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Operate welding equipment and power tools as needed.
• Maintain safe working practices and report safety risks.
• Support general building upkeep and respond to maintenance requests.
• Adhere to company policies and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanically inclined

Blueprints/Diagrams interpretation

Diagnose and troubleshoot

Work at heights / confined spaces

Conveyors/PLCs/Welding

OHSA knowledge

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Overtime flexibility

Job description

OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for day-to-day equipment preventative maintenance and troubleshooting wherever required within the Alpine Colorado facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Current CWB license/ticket (SMAW, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG) an asset
• Current license for Forklift, Skyjack, Fall Arrest an asset.

Experience & Skills:

• 1-2 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance or automotive mechanic role, preferably within the food industry
• Mechanically inclined
• Experience reading, comprehending and utilizing blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on various equipment.
• Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces.
• Knowledge and understanding in the use of conveyors, PLCs, welding processes and equipment, drill press, packaging machinery, trailers, scales, grinders, hand and power tools, impact guns, bench grinders, and band saws
• Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Proficient in Word/Excel/Outlook
• Positive attitude and ability to solve problems
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs as required
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Execute preventative maintenance program as per schedule on all equipment, building and machinery.
2. Conduct diagnostic checks, troubleshooting, and repair for all equipment, plant wide (mechanical, electrical and programmable logic controllers).
3. Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery as required
4. Operate welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools as required and authorized.
5. Perform general building maintenance.
6. Work in a safe manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures as well as occupational health and safety laws.
7. Report any health & safety risks to Operations Manager.
8. Other duties as required by the Operations Manager.

PHYSICAL RESPONBILITIES

Employee must have the ability to engage in the following for a period of 8 hours or more continuously or in combination of the following task: Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.