Lead Maintenance Technician

HelloFresh • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Lead Maintenance Technician assists maintenance management in coordinating and leading the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation, and facilities equipment, supporting operational uptime and improving system reliability. The role works Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and may require travel for business purposes, up to 5%. The technician serves as an escalation point for lower-level technicians and acts as the site maintenance point of contact when the maintenance leader is absent.

The role includes preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, root cause analysis, work documentation, mentoring and training, inventory management, work assignment, minor project management, and building project work. The company describes its work environment as inclusive, collaborative, dynamic, fast-paced, and mission-driven.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience repairing and maintaining conveyors, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration, including mechanical and electrical operations.
• Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages, including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Ability to read and understand basic schematics.
• Ability to indirectly lead and influence a maintenance team.
• Ability to travel for business purposes up to 5%.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent follow-through, judgment, and common sense; a “make it happen” attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems, and ability to troubleshoot these systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and educate the maintenance team on compliance with safety, food safety, and security standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot assigned out-of-service equipment, correct issues, serve as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate to leadership or vendors when needed.
• Document work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
• Mentor maintenance personnel in developing equipment-related skills and knowledge.
• Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Act as the site maintenance point of contact when the maintenance leader is absent.
• Assist managers with developing training materials and conducting training.
• Perform administrative functions, including inventory management, assigning work, and minor project management as assigned.
• Perform building project work as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Generous paid time off and additional sick leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, with options at $0 monthly, effective the first day of employment.
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans, including HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_.
• Access to employee resource groups open to all employees, including groups pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED