Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - (All Shifts)

About Ready Foods 

Ready Foods is a family-owned food manufacturer based in Denver with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and team-oriented workplace where employees can learn, grow and build long-term careers. Across our Denver facilities, we combine modern manufacturing technology with Lean principles and continuous improvement to make our work safer, easier and more efficient. We believe the best ideas come from the people doing the work every day, and we encourage employees at all levels to contribute ideas, solve problems and help improve our operations. If you take pride in quality, enjoy working as part of a team and want to make a meaningful contribution, Ready Foods offers an opportunity to grow with a company that is investing in its people, processes and future. 

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for addressing a variety of challenges and performing associated maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment within an industrial food manufacturing facility. The position is more of an industrial maintenance technician that will self-perform or assist other technicians with advanced repairs throughout the campus. The role works under minimal supervision and some contact with external suppliers and customers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intermediate understanding of PLC’s, ability to access program for troubleshooting purposes (would not be expected to program PLC's)
• Troubleshoot and repair minor pneumatic and hydraulic problems

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical pumps, motors, heaters, piping systems, water systems, and steam systems

• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on general manufacturing equipment such as starters, start/stop stations, motors (up to 480V)
• Experienced in programable firmware, AC and DC electrical systems, analog and digital display units.  
• Test performance of robotic assemblies
• Evaluate efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Must be flexible on duties and schedule
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform work at heights using fall protection gear
• Ability to bend, manipulate tools in small spaces
• Ability to frequently lift and or move a variety of objects up to 75 pounds
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write basic reports and customer request documents such as work orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field 
• 2+ years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls
• 2+ years of experience with electrical and electronic principles, and industrial electronics
• 2+ years of experience conducting preventative maintenance
• Apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field 

If you do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications outlined, we still encourage you to apply. We understand that skills and competencies can be gained in many ways and we are primarily interested in a demonstrated commitment to the work and the potential to grow. Experience comes in many forms and passion goes a long way. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.

Employee Benefits: 

•  Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life and LTD
• 401K Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Year End Bonuses* (based on company performance)
• Holiday Party & Summer Picnic

At Ready Foods, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment helps us to innovate and achieve excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value every individual’s contributions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We celebrate the rich diversity of our workforce and strive to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their whole self to work.

What we offer: 

• Inclusive Culture: We foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, and respected. We encourage open dialogue and celebrate diverse perspectives.
• Equitable Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to grow and advance. We regularly review our practices to ensure fairness in recruitment, development, and promotion.
• Continuous Learning: We provide ongoing training and resources to help our team members understand and contribute to our DEI goals.

We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but also critical to our business success. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.