Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Location: Denver, CO 80216
Job Type: 6-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $39.78/hr
Shift: Primarily 3rd Shift | 10:00 PM 6:30 AM
Potential Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:00 PM 10:30 PM
Schedule: Flexible schedule required, including weekend availability

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support maintenance and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting high-speed production equipment.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely around industrial machinery. Experience in food manufacturing or other high-speed manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures and perform necessary repairs.
• Start, stop, operate, and adjust production machinery as required.
• Identify equipment issues and take appropriate action to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and equipment prints.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) activities according to established procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform basic welding, machining, and fabrication tasks when required.
• Apply basic PLC knowledge when troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Accurately complete maintenance work orders, equipment downtime records, process forms, and related documentation.
• Follow established maintenance procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Assist with equipment inspections and identify potential mechanical or electrical problems.
• Work closely with production personnel to maintain reliable and efficient equipment operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical prints.
• Basic working knowledge of PLCs.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience starting, stopping, and adjusting production machinery.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and noisy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with food manufacturing equipment.
• Previous maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing facility.
• Basic welding, machining, and fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of ammonia systems and boilers.
• Previous forklift or powered industrial equipment experience.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.