Maintenance Tech II - Nights

Dawn Foods Ltd.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,208,000 - 112,963,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

$2.00/hr Shift Differential

401(K) + company match

10 Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional training

Family-owned business over 100 years

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dawn Foods, a global bakery manufacturing leader, seeks a Maintenance Technician II for the Denver facility. This nights-shift, on-site role focuses on repairing and maintaining complex machinery 24/7, driving line uptime, and improving processes.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills, PLC and HVAC knowledge, and a proactive safety mindset. Excellent teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance is highly desired.
• Minimum of three years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; able to troubleshoot and repair.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and repair defective machines and install parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and lubrication of components.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus and controls.
• Maintain pipe systems and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Maintain safety and GMP/IFS compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication

Reading technical docs

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Title: Maintenance Tech II - Nights

Facility: Denver Manufacturing Plant

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States

Workplace Type: Onsite

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers 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.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Competitive Pay $36.80 + $2.00/hr Shift Differential
• 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

Job Purpose and Overview

As Maintenance Technician II, you will be responsible for safely repairing and maintaining 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 II at Dawn Foods?

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

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance is highly desired.
• Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience with food manufacturing a plus or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have extensive experience and familiarity with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Must be able to troubleshoot these systems and change components as required to repair inoperative equipment and return them to serviceable condition.
• PLC and HVAC knowledge is highly desired
• Ability to perform Preventative Maintenance such as lubricating, inspecting, and evaluating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such 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 Will You Do as a Maintenance Technician II at Dawn Foods?

• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Performs preventative maintenance, lubricates shafts, bearing, gears and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as wiring, electrical components.
• Installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment.
• Repairs forklifts as needed.
• Fabricates and repairs new or used equipment or machines.
• Works safely and fosters a culture of safety
• Works closely with other departments to maintain an efficient operation
• Asks questions to fully understand expectations. Follows up with management staff members to ensure alignment when needed.
• Assures that all repairs and preventative maintenance are done in compliance with GMP’s, IFS standards and SOP’s to ensure food safety.
• Assists the Quality and Production teams in troubleshooting maintenance issues that may impact food safety or personnel safety.
• Logging work hours in CMMS system
• Assures that all repairs and preventative maintenance are done in compliance with GMP’s, IFS standards, and SOP’s to ensure food safety.
• 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.
• 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
• 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. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. 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.