Maintenance Tech I

Dawn Foods Global; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Training

Career growth

Job summary

Dawn Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to install, maintain and repair industrial machinery for a 24/7 food manufacturing facility. You will keep lines running, perform preventative maintenance, and implement process improvements while ensuring safety and compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year maintenance experience in food manufacturing, and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical training desirable.
• Min. 1 year maintenance experience in food manufacturing a plus.
• Familiar with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; basic troubleshooting.
• PLC and welding skills are highly desirable.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as lubrication, inspection and evaluation.
• Read and interpret safety rules & maintenance docs; write routine reports.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance and other departments.
• Understand OSHA regulations (LOTO, PPE, confined space, heights).
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.
• Ability to perform arithmetic and manage basic measurements.
• Maintain personal tool set and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and promote a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain production efficiency.
• Answer floor calls; escalate to Lead/Supervisor when needed.
• Address issues promptly and communicate status.
• Perform preventive maintenance; complete work orders on time.
• Log work in the CMMS system.
• Coordinate with management to ensure alignment.
• Dismantle faulty equipment and install parts as needed.
• Troubleshoot, install and repair electrical devices.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, steam and HVAC systems as required.
• Ensure repairs comply with GMPs, IFS, and SOPs for food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance exp

Food manufacturing

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC skills

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Reading documents

Communication

OSHA rules

Basic computing

Math skills

Personal tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. CUSTOMERS. PRODUCTS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $30.75
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Shift Schedule (If Applicable): 6:00am-6:15pm on a two-week rotating schedule; Week 1 - Wednesday thru Saturday and Week 2 - Thursday-Saturday

Job Purpose And Overview

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for safely installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery, equipment and electrical devices for a multi-line food manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be responsible for keeping lines running, maintaining the equipment, and improving upon existing processes.

What Does It Take to be a Maintenance Technician I at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; technical training or equivalent training very desirable
• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance experience with food manufacturing a plus
• Must be familiar with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Must be able to perform basic trouble shooting of these systems and change components as required to repair inoperative equipment and return to serviceable condition.
• PLC and welding skills are highly desired.
• Ability to perform Preventative Maintenance such as lubricating, inspecting and evaluating equipment,
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow maintenance employees and members of other departments.
• Must understand and follow OSHA regulations as they pertain to all aspects of maintenance e.g. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Confined Space, Working at Heights, etc.
• Must have basic computer skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office
• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide
• Possess and utilizes personal tool set

What You'll Do as a Maintenance Technician I at Dawn Foods?

• Works safely and fosters a culture of safety
• Works closely with other departments to maintain an efficient operation
• Answers floor calls to investigate and resolve issues. Communicates with Lead/Supervisor if the issue cannot be resolved in a timely manner.
• Addresses issues as they arise and responds to team members in a timely manner.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on equipment as assigned. Completes scheduled work orders on time.
• Responsible for logging work into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Asks questions to fully understand expectations. Follows up with management staff members to ensure alignment when needed.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts as needed.
• Troubleshoots, installs and repairs electrical devices as needed.
• Maintains hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and HVAC equipment as needed which may include repairs to and replacement of gauges, valves, pressure regulators etc.
• Assures that all repairs and preventative maintenance are done in compliance with GMP’s, IFS standards, and SOP’s to ensure food safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Temperature fluctuates with the season – colder during the winter/warmer during the summer
• Working around heavy machinery – hearing protection required in production area

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Company Provided/Required PPE

• Non-slip shoes
• Gloves
• Hair Net
• Beard Net (if needed)
• Safety googles/ safety ear protection
• Additional PPE may be required

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.