Plant Maintenance Technician - Dairy Processing

Meadow Gold Dairy; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan and 401(k)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Service recognition and employee decor

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Meadow Gold Dairy is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to maintain production assets and ensure continuous operation of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and hydraulic systems. This role includes hands-on maintenance, preventative work, and collaboration across teams.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and growth opportunities within a farmer-owned DFA cooperative. Overtime and weekend schedules are available in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC and/or HVAC systems.
• Experience with blow mold operation, troubleshooting and repair where applicable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods; occasional climbing or bending.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment and related utility systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections for reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work orders to perform service.
• Assist in installation of new equipment and process improvements.
• Support operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

HVAC systems

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

Meadow Gold Dairy is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to maintain production assets and ensure continuous operation of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and hydraulic systems. This role includes hands-on maintenance, preventative work, and collaboration across teams.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and growth opportunities within a farmer-owned DFA cooperative. Overtime and weekend schedules are available in a manufacturing environment.