Maintenance Technician (Milk Plant)

Safeway; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Maintenance Tech for the Denver Milk facility to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain state-of-the-art dairy equipment. You will support production with timely maintenance, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with vendors for parts and services.

The role is based in Denver, CO and requires physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, and working in a noisy environment. Ammonia knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance in a high-speed manufacturing plant.
• Ability to follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and engineering specs.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and ability to weld/machine/fabricate.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safety/quality standards.
• Coordinate with production teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and reduce disruptions.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and service parts.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Prints/Diagrams

PLC basics

Welding/Machining

Shop Tools

Reading Prints

Safety & GMP

Job description

Maintenance Tech – Denver Milk - Albertsons Companies

About The Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Bring your flavor!

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Do you have a knack for fixing things and a passion for all things dairy? Join our team as a Maintenance Tech at our bustling milk facility! As the wizard behind the scenes, you'll keep our operation running smoothly by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining our state-of-the-art equipment. From milk pasteurizers to packaging machines, you'll be the hero who ensures that every drop of milk flows seamlessly from farm to table.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Maintenance Tech at our milk facility, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting and repairing equipment, conducting preventive maintenance to prevent downtime, and ensuring that all machinery meets safety and quality standards. You'll work closely with production teams to address any issues that arise and prioritize maintenance tasks to minimize disruptions to production. Additionally, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and collaborating with vendors to procure parts and services as needed. Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of our milk facility.

The position will be based in Denver, CO.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on electrical motors, pneumatic tools, conveyer systems, and production machines.
• Ability to follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions of all varieties.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; and examining the form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipated need.
• Provides PMs on electrical and mechanical equipment and complete maintenance paperwork daily.
• Prepares daily set up of equipment.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Comply with all GMP and other regulatory requirements as well as all company and site policies.

What We Are Searching For.

• Frequently standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs.
• Ammonia and Boiler knowledge preferred but not required.
• Mechanical/Electrical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to read and understand prints.
• Basic working knowledge of PLC's.
• Basic ability to weld/machine/fabricate.
• Ability to use basic shop and power tools.
• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Understanding of PM's (Preventative Maintenance) and ability to follow instructions.
• Experience in starting/stopping production machinery.
• Ability to adjust production machinery.
• Accurate document process forms, equipment downtime, and work orders.
• Previous forklift or powered equipment experience is preferred but not required.
• Prior maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing plant is preferred.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269.