Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

USB Ardent Mills LLC; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Life and Disability Programs

Voluntary Benefit Programs

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

EAP

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Ardent Mills is seeking a Maintenance Technician I in Commerce City, CO. You will troubleshoot, fix, and maintain equipment, supporting preventative maintenance at the plant and learning basic maintenance skills on the job.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, working safely, and collaborating with plant teams. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of manufacturing experience, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effectively use computer applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills until you can demonstrate proficiency in basic technical competencies.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solve.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks per work orders assigned
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise
• Collaborate and build relationships with team members at the plant

Skills

HS diploma

2 years manufacturing

Good communication

Computer skills

Task prioritization

Willingness to learn

Mechanical aptitude

HACCP knowledge

Education

HS diploma

Tools

CMMS experience

Packaging equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician I

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected to learn basic maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed. To succeed, you must be able to:

• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
• Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
• Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
• Work through and drive change.
• Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.
• Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks per work orders assigned
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise
• Collaborate and build relationships with team members at the plant

Essential skills and experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effectively use computer applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Willingness to learn new skills until you can demonstrate proficiency in basic technical competencies
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP

Good to have

• Experience with CMMS system
• Experience with conveying and packaging equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (With or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include: Heat/cold temperatures (inclement weather) Indoor/outdoor environment Dusty environment Noisy environment Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes Elevated places, to include stairs/ladders Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks

Other Considerations

• Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7‑day weeks, and opposing shifts, when needed
• Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a pre‑employment background check and/or drug test
• Must be authorized to work in the Unites States without sponsorship now and in the future
• Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N‑95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location: Commerce City CO

Address: 4545 East 64th Avenue, Commerce City CO, 80022

Employment Type: Full time

Competitive Compensation: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 39.97 USD Hourly

Hourly Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)

Application Deadline: 12/28/2026

EEO Commitment

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills.

Shift Differential:

The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.

La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.