Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Leprino Foods' history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." To help us achieve that daring vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey? The Fort Morgan Team is seeking a Maintenance Tech to help us achieve our goals.

We Ask of You To:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment.
• This includes mechanical, preventative and predictive maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, conveying systems, repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems and the recalibration of instruments paying attention to OSHA Safety Rules, Food Safety Policies and Company Regulations.

We Offer You In Return:

• At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $33.85 per hour.
• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
• Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Your Must Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• 2 years experience in the maintenance field
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• Must be team orientated, self-motivated and communicate effectively, oral and written
• Able to perform essential job functions of the position
• Able to handle varying work conditions from extremely hot/humid to cold

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Two (2) or more years prior experience in the Dairy Industry as a maintenance technician with a strong mechanical and electrical background along with three (3) months on-the-job experience is necessary to become proficient in the maintenance of pneumatics, hydraulics, AC frequency drives, electrical controls, instrumentation, schematic reading, welding, mechanical (sprockets & gearboxes), T/S technique and PLC knowledge.

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