Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Location: Commerce City, CO

Shift: 6am-2pm

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected to learn basic maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed.

• Deliver results in first‑time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
• Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
• Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
• Work through and drive change.
• Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.

• Perform basic maintenance tasks per work orders assigned.
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not.
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise.
• Collaborate and build relationships with team members at the plant.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effectively use computer applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills until you can demonstrate proficiency in basic technical competencies.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem‑solve.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP.

• Experience with CMMS system.
• Experience with conveying and packaging equipment.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work a machine‑paced continuous process that operates 24/7, including heat/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor environment, dusty environment, noisy environment, frequent vibration, and working at elevated places.
• Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks.

• Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7‑day weeks, and opposing shifts when needed.
• All offers are conditioned upon passing a background check and/or drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts.
• Life and Disability Programs.
• Voluntary Benefit Programs.
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs.
• Retirement Savings with Company Match.
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Hourly - $38.08 per hour.

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit characteristic protected by law.

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