Maintenance Technician I/111 - Extrusion

Joulé; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7% annual bonus

Job summary

Joulé is seeking a Maintenance Technician I/III in Lakewood, CO, responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment. Candidates should have 2-5 years of troubleshooting experience with systems related to electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics.

The role requires the ability to work independently and effectively contribute to a team environment. Strong root-cause analysis skills and experience with PLC programming are essential. Compensation ranges from $24-$36-40 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of troubleshooting experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic controls.
• Experience with industrial networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet).
• Experience with extrusion/molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on various manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Contribute to process optimization and equipment design improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Electrical systems analysis

Root-cause analysis

Pneumatic controls

Hydraulic systems

PLC programming

Team collaboration

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician I/III - Extrusion

Location: Lakewood, CO

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $24-$36-40/hr + up to 7% annual bonus

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: Friday-Monday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (original training on Monday-Friday)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on simple/manual, semi-automated, and certain aspects of fully automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, and electrical systems to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Contribute to process optimization and scrap reduction through equipment design improvements and updates to operating and maintenance procedures.
• Independently troubleshoot equipment with a high degree of quality and reliability, implementing permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED required.
• 2-5 years of troubleshooting experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic controls, and logic systems.
• Experience with PLC programming, Ethernet communication, DeviceNet, and industrial networks, particularly in regulated environments (pharma, biotech, defense, aerospace).
• Strong root‑cause analysis skills and experience supporting production and maintenance for medical devices.
• Experience with extrusion/molding equipment is a major plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute effectively to a team environment.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #558-Scientific