Maintenance Apprentice Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

The starting wage for this position will be between $29 & $34/HR. Depending on experience.
Accepting Apprentice and Experienced Maintenance Mechanic
Day & Night Shift: Various Start Times

Performs inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance procedures on material handling equipment to include but not limited to carton conveying equipment, pallet conveying equipment, cranes, and physical building structures within our automated warehouse. Works independently on tasks, but also works as part of a team on work or projects as designated by the lead or supervisor. Performs diagnostics and uses formal documentation i.e., electrical prints, mechanical drawings to analyze, improve and repair equipment. Adheres to all maintenance safe work practices and maintains a safe working environment at all times.

Essential Duties:

• Diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair. Reports any problems to lead or supervisor.
• Disassembles, inspects, and performs routine repairs and rebuilds defective parts on all equipment
• Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.
• Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment.
• Cleans machines and may paint machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• Install or recharge batteries for any battery-powered equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and safe storage practices of ARC and MIG welding equipment to include; OXY/ACETYLENE, and PLASMA welding and cutting.
• Performs basic electrical tasks associated with but not limited to replacing motors, fuses, and switches.
• Knowledge of operation and safe storage practices of ARC and MIG welding equipment to include; OXY/ACETYLENE and PLASMA welding and cutting.
• Troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment including sorters, conveyors, and cranes. Identify problems requiring outside vendors and inform the lead or supervisor.
• Performs evaluations of system critical devices such as high-speed sorter diverts, high speed scanners, wave management scanners, etc.
• Utilize the Maximo computerized maintenance management system. Monitors, reports, and documents the usage and replacement of equipment and parts
• Replaces defective part with new part or repairs or reproduces parts.
• Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on power lift equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and high-pressure air systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on facility; carpentry, plumbing, and electrical duties.
• Hands on practical operation of and safe storage practices of ARC and MIG welding equipment to include; OXY/ACETYLENE, and PLASMA welding and cutting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; required for all ASRS Maintenance positions plus the following step requirements for level
• Fluency in English; speak, read, and write
  
• Level 1 requires six months of commercial or industrial maintenance related experience
• Level II requires two years of commercial or industrial maintenance related experience
• Level II requires five years related experience or equivalent combination in mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance in a distribution center or industrial environment targeting one or more of the following: material handling equipment, power lift equipment, electronic / electrical installation and equipment diagnosis, or facilities maintenance.
• Operates shop tools such as a grinder, drill press, cutting torch and welding machine to repair or join metal parts.
• Adheres to all maintenance safe work practices and maintains a safe working environment at all times.
• Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches.
• Must be able to listen to, decipher and respond to break down notices, tasks and other assignments as needed over a hand-held radio to maintain optimal mechanical operation of equipment.

Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 2026

Corporate Summary:

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission:

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy.  That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck.  And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.