Plant Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing

American Lamb•Dixon, CA

3d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

At Superior Farms in Denver, you’ll keep a modern food-production facility running smoothly. One morning you might calibrate a pneumatic control, the next you’re tracing an electrical issue on a conveyor, and later you’re at the controls of a boom lift to swap a worn belt. You’ll use forklifts and electric pallet jacks to position parts and access equipment safely, all while ensuring work meets company standards and USDA requirements. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus; ability to read and write in English is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or at least one year of related experience/training.
Minimum one year of forklift experience.
Hands-on background in facility/equipment maintenance and repair (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Foundational skills across welding, plumbing, electrical, control circuits, PLCs, pneumatics, software, hydraulics, carpentry, motors, and pumps.
Clear communication and follow-through; able to read, write, and present basic instructions and information to small groups.
Math aptitude: work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates/ratios/percents; interpret miscellaneous drawings/schematics.
Organized and able to juggle multiple priorities in a production environment.
Comfort working across temperature ranges; sound judgment and practical problem-solving.
Familiarity with GMPs and HACCP.
Willingness to work early hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed (not guaranteed).
Must be able to read and write English.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Computer skills preferred for maintenance roles.

Responsibilities

Walk the floor to inspect belts, fluids, filters, bearings, seals, and related components; document daily/weekly/monthly maintenance checklists.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control issues, including PLC-supported systems and control circuits.
Calibrate and service pneumatic systems; maintain motors, pumps, and utility equipment.
Operate a computer-based system to monitor and control facility utilities and mechanical equipment.
Handle facility repairs: doors, locks, windows and blinds; patch and finish drywall, plaster, and apply paint as needed.
Support remodels and renovations; install new wiring and services during projects; troubleshoot and replace faulty switches and components; repair refrigeration equipment.
Respond to urgent maintenance calls to restore safe operations quickly.