Denver Milk Plant is seeking 3 Maintenance Technicians to ensure operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment through preventive maintenance. Shift: Primarily 3rd shift (10:00 PM-6:30 AM), with potential for 2nd shift (2:00 PM-10:30 PM). This is a unionized facility where seniority drives shift assignments and scheduling; candidates must be flexible for work days, including Saturday or Sunday availability. Possibility of extension; conversion to full-time depends on worker performance. Candidate must join the onsite union if converted to full-time.
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- Ensure operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment through preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
- Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer\s instructions, and engineering specifications
- Troubleshoot malfunctions; locate problem sources by observing mechanical devices in operation
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hand/power tools; examine form and texture of parts
- Determine dimensional requirement changes by inspecting used parts with rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; control downtime by informing production workers of PM techniques and monitoring compliance
- Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories; check stock levels and anticipate needs
- Provide PMs on electrical/mechanical equipment; complete maintenance paperwork daily
- Prepare daily equipment setup
- Maintain a safe, clean working environment per procedures, rules, and regulations
- Comply with GMP and other regulatory requirements, company/site policies; perform LOTO as required
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
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- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience; food manufacturing equipment experience ideal
- Experience starting/stopping and adjusting production machinery
- Previous forklift or powered equipment experience - preferred, not required
- Prior maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing plant - preferred
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- Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
- Strong math skills
- Reading and understanding prints
- Basic working knowledge of PLCs
- Basic welding/machining/fabrication ability
- Use of basic shop and power tools
- Accurate documentation of process forms, equipment downtime, and work orders
- Ammonia and boiler knowledge - preferred, not required