Manufacturing Technician - Industrial Controls
Job in
Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, 80523, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Warm Springs Ranch
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Starting rate: $38.38 per hour
Rate after 60 days: $39.08 per hour
* 2-Year contractual technical assessment allows potential $3.00 / hr increase upon successful testing
* Contractual Full Utilization, allows maintenance technicians to signup, and work, all weekend and holiday overtime they want except for Christmas Day and New Years Day.
* Average annual earnings of up to $100,000-$130,000
** SHIFT:
** Assigned based on seniority and preference
* 1st: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
* 2nd: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
* 3rd: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
* Holidays and weekends are also required
** COMPANY:
**** ROLE
SUMMARY:
** Our Supply team is responsible for brewing, packaging, and shipping our iconic brands at world-class speed and quality. Brewery life moves fast — high-speed lines, tight schedules, and uncompromising safety and quality this role, you’ll support and maintain the automated systems that keep our operations running at peak performance. You’ll work hands-on with PLCs, instrumentation, power distribution, and high-speed production equipment in a highly technical environment.
If you're driven by problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working in a dynamic brewery setting, this is the place to be.
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* JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and VFD-controlled high-speed production equipment and process systems.
* Maintain and troubleshoot plant power distribution systems up to 480V, 3-phase.
* Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
* Calibrate, install, and maintain process and analytical instrumentation.
* Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
* Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment using precision measurement tools.
* Analyze process and equipment data to identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend improvement activities.
* Utilize SAP (CMMS) to document maintenance work, issue and track parts, and enter inspection and measurement points.
* Partner with production teams to prioritize work and support achievement of plant safety, quality, and operational goals.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead individual projects tied to plant KPIs.
* Assist with mechanical tasks as needed (bearing/chain replacement, gearbox repair, valve/pump maintenance, lubrication routes).
* Adhere to all plant safety and sanitation procedures, including LOTO and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Prioritize and self-schedule maintenance work around production activities to achieve both production and maintenance KPI's.
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* JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
*** High School Diploma or GED required.
* 3 years of industrial electrical/controls experience or a two-year technical degree preferred.
* PLC or Ladder Logic preferred ;
Multiple platforms such as Allen Bradley PLC5, Control Logix, and Siemens programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
* Knowledge of variable frequency drives, servo motors, and motor control systems up to 480 volts required.
* Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
* Mechanical troubleshooting experience in high-speed or highly automated environments preferred.
* Strong computer proficiency required (Microsoft Excel; SAP/CMMS preferred).
* Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes (Six Sigma tools), and implement corrective actions.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Knowledge of safety policies and procedures required (LOTO, confined space, etc.).
* Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs; ability to work in varying temperatures and climates.
* Must be able to work off-shifts (afternoons/midnights), weekends, and overtime as needed.
* This role requires successful completion of a Ramsay assessment (electrical/controls or mechanical) during the interview process.
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* Note:
** This role requires specialized skills beyond those of a general electrician. We are specifically seeking a
** Controls and Instrumentation Technician**. The ideal candidate will have experience with
** programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation…
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