Maintenance Mechanic

Elgen Staffing; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with 401(k) + matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts on premium chocolates

Opportunities for professional growth

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A family-owned food manufacturer in Lakewood seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining various mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates need at least 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, particularly in the food, pharma, or cosmetics sectors. The company offers a competitive salary, 401(k) matching, paid time off, employee discounts, and a positive workplace culture that encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in food, pharma, or cosmetics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to lead junior technicians and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and processing issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Lead minor projects and collaborate on equipment upgrades.
• Inspect, lubricate, calibrate, and tune systems for optimal performance.
• Maintain CMMS records of maintenance, parts usage, and inventory.
• Lead minor projects and collaborate with engineering and operations on upgrades.
• Manage spare parts inventory and vendor coordination to maintain stock.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Automation skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Leadership

Time management

Schematic reading

Education

10+ years in industrial maintenance

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Overview

Our client, a family-owned food manufacturer, has an immediate for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, to join our winning team in Lakewood.

Our candidate of choice will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems while implementing preventive maintenance programs that optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and processing issues across production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, rotating machinery, and automated systems (PLCs, robotics).
• Install, modify, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Conduct inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and calibration to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities in the CMMS, including parts usage and inventory.
• Lead minor projects and collaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors to maintain critical stock levels.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and OSHA standards.
• Mentor junior mechanics and technicians, promoting safe and efficient work practices.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in industrial maintenance, preferably in food, pharma, or cosmetics.
• Mechanical Skills: Power transmission systems, belts, chains, cams, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Electrical Skills: Wiring, panels, motors, high-voltage systems, control circuits.
• Automation Skills: PLC troubleshooting, robotics, sensors, and control systems.
• Knowledge: Reading schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documents.
• Proven experience with preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills; ability to guide junior technicians.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Preferred Certifications: OSHA, NEC/NFPA 70, PLC or automation training, forklift/industrial equipment certification.

We Offer

• Competitive salary with 401(k) + matching
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on our premium chocolates
• Positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and leadership

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!

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