ASRS Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice (Days & Nights)
Shamrock Foods · Aurora, CO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Shamrock Foods (industrial) in Aurora, CO. Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on power lift equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and high-pressure air systems.
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live reliability postings in Colorado.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 41%
- Root cause 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- PLC 28%
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This plant: Shamrock Foods in Aurora
1 other open role at this site.
- Facilities Maintenance Technician I (Nights) · Reliability · Technician
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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.
- ◆Regular and reliable attendance.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED preferred; required for all ASRS Maintenance positions plus the following step
requirements
for level.
- ✓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.
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The starting wage for this position will be: $29/HR
Full-Time & Day/Night Shift: Schedule will vary according to need
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.
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?
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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