Maintenance Technician

Leprino Foods; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician at the Fort Morgan facility to perform general maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, and conveyors. The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, with ability to troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation systems and recalibrate instruments in alignment with safety policies.

The position offers starting compensation of $33.85 per hour, with shift flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in the maintenance field; Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment.
• Include mechanical, preventative and predictive maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Repair and troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems; recalibrate instruments and follow safety policies.
• Wear required PPE and comply with OSHA Safety Rules and company regulations

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

AC drives

Electrical controls

Instrumentation

PLC knowledge

Job description

Leprino Foods' history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." To help us achieve that daring vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

The Fort Morgan Team is seeking a Maintance Tech to help us achieve our goals.

We Ask of You To:

This position will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment. This includes mechanical, preventative and predictive maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, conveying systems, repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems and the recalibration of instruments paying attention to OSHA Safety Rules, Food Safety Policies and Company Regulations.

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $33.85 per hour.

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• 2 years experience in the maintenance field; Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• Must be team oriented, self-motivated and communicate effectively, oral and written
• Able to perform essential job functions of the position
• Able to handle varying work conditions from extremely hot/humid to cold

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

Two (2) or more years prior experience in the Dairy Industry as a maintenance technician with a strong mechanical and electrical background along with three (3) months on-the-job experience is necessary to become proficient in the maintenance of pneumatics, hydraulics, AC frequency drives, electrical controls, instrumentation, schematic reading, welding, mechanical (sprockets & gearboxes), T/S technique and PLC knowledge.

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Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran