Maintenance Tech III

Who are we? Fresca Foods, located in Louisville just outside Boulder, Colorado, is a dynamic force in the natural foods industry where innovation fuels progress and creative ideas transform into future food lifestyles. For over two decades, we have partnered with global CPG companies and visionary entrepreneurs as both a natural foods manufacturing partner and a vertically integrated operator of natural food brands—working together to redefine traditional food categories and revolutionize the food system with a strong focus on safety and excellence. Combining the high-energy spirit of a startup with the stability and opportunity of a larger organization, Fresca Foods is committed to integrity, producing high-quality, sustainable food that promotes joy, well-being, and environmental stewardship. As a leading Boulder County employer and recipient of industry recognition, we are equally dedicated to community service and to creating abundant opportunities for motivated individuals who share our passion for great food and for shaping the future of our company.

As part of our continued growth, Fresca Foods is launching a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring high-speed production lines and advanced automation. With production slated to begin in October, we are actively building our team now—bringing in key talent early to support equipment installation, process development, and operational readiness. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a foundational team, helping shape the systems, culture, and long-term success of a new facility from the ground up. This is a permanent role, designed to grow with the facility and play a critical part in its ongoing success.

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician III – is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing highly automated manufacturing and packaging systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production of natural and organic baked goods.

This role operates at a system level across fully integrated lines including but not limited to automated ingredient delivery, mixing and extrusion, enrobing systems, and robotic packaging. The technician is expected to drive equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair highly automated production and packaging systems, including:
• Automated ingredient handling and batching systems
• Mixing and extrusion equipment
• Chocolate enrobing and finishing systems
• High-speed packaging lines with robotic cartoning and case packing
• Perform advanced multi-craft troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls systems.
• Interface with PLC/HMI systems to interpret faults, diagnose issues, and support controls-level troubleshooting.
• Execute and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) and support predictive maintenance (PdM) initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Optimize equipment performance by improving uptime, throughput, and changeover efficiency (OEE focus).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system layouts to support troubleshooting and modifications.
• Perform fabrication, modification, and assembly of mechanical components and equipment as needed.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS (eMaint) including work orders, parts usage, and failure data.
• Identify and communicate spare parts requirements; support inventory accuracy and critical spares strategy.
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, pump/vacuum systems, and utility systems supporting production.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians and operators on equipment operation and basic care.
• Promote and enforce safety, LOTO, and GMP compliance, ensuring all work protects food safety and product integrity.
• Support TPM initiatives, including Planned Maintenance and operator basic care (autonomous maintenance).
• Take immediate action to address any food safety risk, including stopping production if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong multi-craft capability across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
• Demonstrated expertise in automated manufacturing and integrated production lines
• Working knowledge of:
• PLC systems and I/O troubleshooting
• VFDs, motors, drives, and motion systems
• Pneumatics and basic hydraulics
• Sensors, vision systems, and automation components
• Ability to troubleshoot system-level issues across upstream and downstream processes
• Experience with high-speed packaging systems and robotics preferred
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
• Proven ability to identify and implement equipment reliability and efficiency improvements
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, GMPs, and sanitary design principles
• Proficiency using CMMS (e.g., eMaint)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in highly automated manufacturing environments (food, beverage, or CPG strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting integrated processing and packaging systems
• Experience with robotics and automation systems preferred

Work Environment: Physical & Mental Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Stand/walk for extended periods (10–12 hour shifts)
• Bend, stoop, squat, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
• Operate power tools and maintenance equipment
• Work in hot and cold environments and moderate noise levels
• Exposure to common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs)
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery and magnetic fields
• Adhere to all food safety, GMP, and PPE requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability in high-pressure situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without loss of accuracy
• Maintain focus in a fast-paced, interruption-driven environment
• Ability to interpret technical information and execute accordingly
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with digital tools (CMMS, tablets, mobile devices)

Benefits

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, paid holidays, life insurance and short term disability insurance, annual bonus potential

At Fresca, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Fresca Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal consideration regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. In addition, Fresca Foods is committed to equal pay for equal work. The pay range indicated in this job posting represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Although actual pay may vary and may be above or below this range, generally speaking, offers will typically be made in the bottom half of the listed range. The amount offered will take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment.

Please, no third party inquiries.

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work off-shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed?
• What are your hourly pay expectations?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $38