Maintenance Technician

Epicurean Butter; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Opportunities for cross-training

Job summary

Epicurean Butter is looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal performance of food production equipment. The role requires strong technical skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and experience with food production machinery. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, paid time off, comprehensive healthcare, and a supportive work culture. This is a critical position for maintaining safety and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on maintenance or equipment repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on food production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Communicate effectively with production, QA, and leadership teams.

Skills

Commercial electrical systems

Technical problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of food-safe procedures

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Days with Weekend Availability

Compensation: $25–$32/hour DOE | Hourly, Level H3

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Position Summary

Epicurean Butter is seeking a skilled and independent Maintenance Technician to keep our food production equipment and facility systems running at peak performance. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment once trained. Experience working on food production or packaging equipment is strongly preferred, as this position is critical to ensuring the safety of our product, efficiency, and reliability of our operations. Departmental and personnel collaboration is key to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on food production and packaging equipment as well as facility systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
• Support and improve the preventive maintenance program with technical recommendations.
• Lead or assist in equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Execute work orders independently, ensuring cost-effective and timely completion.
• Proactively identify safety or operational concerns and recommend solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts, and maintenance activities.
• Uphold company policies regarding GMPs, food safety, tool control, and safety.
• Communicate effectively with production, QA, and leadership teams while providing technical insight.

Qualifications

Solid understanding of:

• Commercial electrical systems, troubleshooting, and repair
• Facility maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, utilities) preferred not required
• Food production machinery — conveyors, pumps, World Cup, Vemag, Universal Pack systems. (Preferable)
• The ability and desire to learn new things
• Perform while adhering to Food-safe procedures and sanitation requirements

Ability to:

• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
• Work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks with minimal supervision once trained

• Apply strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills under pressure
• Remain dependable, adaptable, and proactive in a fast-paced production setting
• Demonstrate empathy, adaptability, patience, and problem-solving mindset

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of hands-on maintenance or equipment repair experience.
• Prior experience maintaining food production or food packaging equipment (preferred, not required).
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and industrial safety standards.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills is a plus.

Why Join Epicurean Butter?

At Epicurean Butter, we value a positive attitude, empathy, competence, independence, and technical excellence. You’ll have the chance to work directly with state-of-the-art food production equipment, expand your skills, and be recognized as a key contributor to our success.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Opportunities for cross-training and career advancement
• A family friendly, stable, supportive, team-oriented work culture