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. Weve 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 Worlds Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. To help us achieve that daring vision, were 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?nnJob Summary:nnThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, disassembling, repairing, and maintaining equipment. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning mechanical, electrical or instrumentation systems, the calibration of instruments, maintaining 5S standards in work areas and tool boxes, and performing mechanical, preventive and predictive maintenance. This position participates on the hazmat response team.nnThe Greeley Team is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help us achieve our goals.nnWe Ask Of You To:nnPerform mechanical duties such as pumps, valves, conveyor work, sprockets, gearboxes, etc.nnCalibrate all plant instrumentation in a wide variety of makes and types specifications (i.e., temperature, flow, pH, vacuum, pressure, Foxboro, Honeywell, Taylor, etc.)nnWork with industrial electricity (motor controls) to troubleshoot and repair electrical components and machinery including all three phase 480, 220 and other plant systems.nnComplete preventive maintenance work orders.nnCommunicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors.nnFollow companys good manufacturing and safety policies and procedures. Maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.nnPerform cleaning duties as required.nnPerform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.nnThis position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.nnFollow companys good manufacturing and safety policies and procedures. Maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.nnMinimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):nnMust be 18 years of agennMust be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.nnTechnicians must have the ability to: perform essential job functions; wear required personal protective equipmentnnComply with all applicable safety practicesnnMaintain a clean work areannComplete written reportsnnPerform basic and intermediate mathematical calculationsnnEnter data into and pull data from computer systemsnnTechnicians must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultationnnKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:nnMust be a minimum of 18 years old.nnMust be able tospeak, read, and write the English language.nnMust be ableto work rotating shifts, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7 day operation.nnMust be ableto work 12.5 hour scheduled shifts.nnAbility to repeatedly lift throughout the entire shift meeting minimal lift requirements.nnAbility to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs and work at extreme heights.nnAbility to understand and apply standard operating procedures.nnAbility to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices.nnAbility to maintain a clean work area according to good manufacturing processes.nnAbility to stand, kneel, and walk for extended periods of time.nnAbility to work in hot, humid, and cold areas and tight spaces.nnAbility to use hand tools.nnGood communication skills to communicate with co-workers and oncoming/outgoing shifts.nnSkills to perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations.nnLifting Requirements:nn75 lbs from Floor to 72"nnDaily Stair climbingnnPreferredQualifications (Education & Experience):nnAt least two years experience in a similar maintenance technician rolennAssociates or two-year degree in a maintenance related fieldnnExperience with stainless steel welding and fabricationnnBasic knowledge of utility equipment and operations (e.g. boiler and refrigeration equipment);nnDairy/food manufacturing experience; knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA, and USDA)nnComputer proficiency in email, internet Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo)nnWelding experience; mechanical repairs (including rebuilding of gearboxes and process equipment) experiencennPLC trouble shooting experience; experience with AC frequency drives and instrumentationnnWe Offer You In Return:nnAt Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $34.00 and $40.00 per hour.nnThe opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible workforce. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with Leprino is our goal. Through competitive wage, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, and sick time, matching 401(k), incentives, and our annual Profit-Sharing plan Leprino hires to retire.nnLeprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at