Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - (All Shifts)

Ready Foods•Denver, CO

About The Position

Ready Foods is a family-owned food manufacturer based in Denver with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience. The company describes its workplace as safe, respectful, and team-oriented, and uses modern manufacturing technology, Lean principles, and continuous improvement across its facilities. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic addresses maintenance challenges and performs or assists with repairs to equipment throughout an industrial food manufacturing facility. The role focuses on industrial maintenance, including advanced repairs, and works under minimal supervision, with some contact with external suppliers and customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Must be flexible regarding duties and schedule.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to perform work at heights using fall-protection gear.
Ability to bend and manipulate tools in small spaces.
Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Ability to write basic reports and customer request documents such as work orders.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college focused on mechanical or electrical studies.
At least 2 years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls.
At least 2 years of experience with electrical and electronic principles and industrial electronics.
At least 2 years of experience conducting preventive maintenance.
Apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field.

Responsibilities

Access PLC programs for troubleshooting; programming PLCs is not expected.
Troubleshoot and repair minor pneumatic and hydraulic problems.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical pumps, motors, heaters, piping systems, water systems, and steam systems.
Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair general manufacturing equipment, including starters, start/stop stations, and motors up to 480V.
Work with programmable firmware, AC and DC electrical systems, and analog and digital display units.
Test the performance of robotic assemblies.
Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, and reprogram and calibrate them to achieve quantity and quality goals.
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical problems and determine corrective actions, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.