Maintenance Tech I

Dawn Food Products Inc•Denver, CO

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About The Position

Dawn Foods is hiring a Maintenance Technician I for a multi-line food manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role is responsible for safely installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery, equipment, and electrical devices; keeping production lines running; maintaining equipment; and improving existing processes. The position works closely with other departments and responds to equipment issues on the production floor. The schedule is 6:00 a.m.–6:15 p.m. on a two-week rotating schedule: Wednesday through Saturday in Week 1, and Thursday through Saturday in Week 2. The work environment includes heavy machinery, seasonal temperature fluctuations, and required hearing protection in production areas. Company-provided or required PPE includes non-slip shoes, gloves, hair nets, beard nets if needed, safety goggles, and safety ear protection; additional PPE may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; technical training or equivalent training is very desirable.
Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including basic troubleshooting and replacing components to repair inoperative equipment.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, including lubricating, inspecting, and evaluating equipment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports.
Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance employees and members of other departments.
Understand and follow OSHA regulations relevant to maintenance, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), confined spaces, and working at heights.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Possess and use a personal tool set.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting and/or moving 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
Technical training or equivalent training.
PLC skills.
Welding skills.

Responsibilities

Work safely and foster a culture of safety.
Work closely with other departments to maintain an efficient operation.
Answer floor calls, investigate and resolve issues, and communicate with the Lead or Supervisor when an issue cannot be resolved promptly.
Address issues as they arise and respond to team members in a timely manner.
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and complete scheduled work orders on time.
Log work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Clarify expectations by asking questions and follow up with management to ensure alignment when needed.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts as needed.
Troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical devices as needed.
Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and HVAC equipment, including repairing or replacing gauges, valves, and pressure regulators as needed.
Ensure repairs and preventive maintenance comply with GMPs, IFS standards, and SOPs to support food safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.