Maintenance Technician

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Fort Morgan, CO USA

Requisition

No of Openings: 2

Posted Date:
Aug 6, 2026

Job Function:
Production Maintenance

Description:

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. We’ve 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 “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.”

To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re 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?

The Fort Morgan Team is seeking a Maintance Tech to help us achieve our goals.

We Ask of You To:

This position will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment. This includes mechanical, preventative and predictive maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, conveying systems, repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems and the recalibration of instruments paying attention to OSHA Safety Rules, Food Safety Policies and Company Regulations.

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $33.85 per hour.

• competitive salaries
• tuition assistance
• vacation
• holiday
• dedicated sick time
• matching 401(k)
• annual merit increases and bonuses
• annual Profit-Sharing plan

You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• 2years experience in the maintenance field;
  
  Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude

• Must be able to work all shifts,weekends and Holidays

• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures

• Must be team orientated, self-motivated and communicate effectively,oraland written

• Able to perform essential job functions of the position

• Able to handle varying work conditions from extremely hot/humid to cold

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

Two (2) or moreyears prior experience in the Dairy Industryas a maintenance technician withastrongmechanical and electrical background along with three (3) months on-the-job experience is necessary to become proficient in the maintenance of pneumatics, hydraulics, AC frequency drives, electrical controls, instrumentation, schematic reading, welding, mechanical (sprockets & gearboxes), T/S technique and PLC knowledge.

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psyche medics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran

Leprino uses Psyche medics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.

Nearest Major Market:
Denver
Nearest Secondary Market:
Colorado