Maintenance Technician

Leprino Foods Company; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Holiday

Dedicated sick time

Matching 401(k)

Annual merit increases and bonuses

Annual Profit-Sharing plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Fort Morgan, CO is seeking a Maintenance Tech to perform general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, and piping, with attention to OSHA Safety Rules and Food Safety Policies.

This role offers starting pay at $33.85 per hour, plus competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, sick time, 401(k) matching, annual merit increases, and a profit‑sharing plan.

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 procedures.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, and able to communicate effectively.
• Able to perform essential job functions and handle varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment.
• Carry out mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance on pumps and conveyors.
• Recalibrate instruments and ensure food safety and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Team player

Safety consciousness

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Fort Morgan, CO USA

Requisition ID: 32113

No of Openings: 2

Posted Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Function: Production Maintenance

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.

• competitive salaries
• tuition assistance
• vacation
• holiday
• dedicated sick time
• matching 401(k)
• annual merit increases and bonuses
• annual Profit-Sharing plan

You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• 2years experiencein the maintenance field;Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude

• Must be able to work all shifts,weekendsand Holidays

• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures

• Must be team orientated, self-motivated and communicate effectively,oraland 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 moreyears prior experiencein the Dairy Industryas a maintenance technician withastrongmechanical andelectrical 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.

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com

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

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.

Nearest Major Market: Denver
Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado