Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Colorado
Plant Maintenance Technician jobs in Colorado concentrate in food and beverage processing, oil and gas, aerospace manufacturing, and industrial facilities, with strong demand at every level from entry-level helper to senior multi-craft technician. Denver, Pueblo, and Greeley anchor the bulk of openings, where major employers such as Molson Coors, Xcel Energy, and Lockheed Martin maintain large facilities requiring ongoing maintenance staff. Electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming, and HVAC systems are the most in-demand specialties across Colorado's industrial base. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Plant Maintenance Technicianis responsible forensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and systems. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives; maintenance work including but not limited tostationary and mechanical systems such as conveyors, shakers, pumps, and gearboxes, as well as general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and basic structural systems.AsPlantMaintenance, you may perform various roles, including fabrication, welding,cuttingand/or grinding, greasing, housekeeping, and other shop or processing duties.TheTechnician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime andmaintainingoptimalproduction performance.
KEYDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Performsscheduled maintenance on crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, motors, and other plant equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and eJOB SUMMARY
The Plant Maintenance Technicianis responsible forensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and systems. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives; maintenance work including but not limited tostationary and mechanical systems such as conveyors, shakers, pumps, and gearboxes, as well as general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and basic structural systems.AsPlantMaintenance, you may perform various roles, including fabrication, welding,cuttingand/or grinding, greasing, housekeeping, and other shop or processing duties.TheTechnician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime andmaintainingoptimalproduction performance.
KEYDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Performsscheduled maintenance on crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, motors, and other plant equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to prevent breakdowns.
Maximizes performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed ona timelybasis.
Responsible for ensuring the backlog process is completed and prioritized with the Supervisor and/or Plant Manager
Respondspromptly to equipment failures and production interruptions.
Assistswith cutting, welding, and fabrication tasks for plant components and structural repairs.
Performs fabrication, erection, and repair of processing and mobile equipment.
Completes required paperwork tomaintainequipment and to run the plant according to Martin Marietta standards
Adheresto MSHA safety standards and company policies.
Conductspre-shift inspections and ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance activities.
Prioritizes SAFETY, then QUALITY, followed by Production
Ensurespreventativemaintenance services and lubrication services are completed according to the Maintenance Module.
Operates cranes, man-lifts, welding and cutting tools, and other specialty equipment as needed.
Trains andcoachesother employees on maintenance practices.
Maintainsaccuraterecords of maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment condition.
Communicateseffectively with supervisors and operations teams regarding equipment status and repair needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Work Experience
1+ years of experience related toHeavy-DutyMaintenance jobs or equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in theAggregatesIndustry
Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities
Equipment analysis and general repair concepts
Troubleshooting
MSHA compliance and regulations
Problem solving
Detail oriented
Time management
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.
Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able tomaintainthree points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.
Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depthperceptionwith or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.
Working Conditions
All duties require outside assignmentsand requireperiods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet,dryand dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85dbs.
Disclaimers
In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments asrequired, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.
The Plant Maintenance Technicianis responsible forensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and systems. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives; maintenance work including but not limited tostationary and mechanical systems such as conveyors, shakers, pumps, and gearboxes, as well as general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and basic structural systems.AsPlantMaintenance, you may perform various roles, including fabrication, welding,cuttingand/or grinding, greasing, housekeeping, and other shop or processing duties.TheTechnician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime andmaintainingoptimalproduction performance.
KEYDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Performsscheduled maintenance on crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, motors, and other plant equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and eJOB SUMMARY
The Plant Maintenance Technicianis responsible forensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and systems. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives; maintenance work including but not limited tostationary and mechanical systems such as conveyors, shakers, pumps, and gearboxes, as well as general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and basic structural systems.AsPlantMaintenance, you may perform various roles, including fabrication, welding,cuttingand/or grinding, greasing, housekeeping, and other shop or processing duties.TheTechnician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime andmaintainingoptimalproduction performance.
KEYDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Performsscheduled maintenance on crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, motors, and other plant equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to prevent breakdowns.
Maximizes performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed ona timelybasis.
Responsible for ensuring the backlog process is completed and prioritized with the Supervisor and/or Plant Manager
Respondspromptly to equipment failures and production interruptions.
Assistswith cutting, welding, and fabrication tasks for plant components and structural repairs.
Performs fabrication, erection, and repair of processing and mobile equipment.
Completes required paperwork tomaintainequipment and to run the plant according to Martin Marietta standards
Adheresto MSHA safety standards and company policies.
Conductspre-shift inspections and ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance activities.
Prioritizes SAFETY, then QUALITY, followed by Production
Ensurespreventativemaintenance services and lubrication services are completed according to the Maintenance Module.
Operates cranes, man-lifts, welding and cutting tools, and other specialty equipment as needed.
Trains andcoachesother employees on maintenance practices.
Maintainsaccuraterecords of maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment condition.
Communicateseffectively with supervisors and operations teams regarding equipment status and repair needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Work Experience
1+ years of experience related toHeavy-DutyMaintenance jobs or equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in theAggregatesIndustry
Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities
Equipment analysis and general repair concepts
Troubleshooting
MSHA compliance and regulations
Problem solving
Detail oriented
Time management
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.
Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able tomaintainthree points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.
Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depthperceptionwith or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.
Working Conditions
All duties require outside assignmentsand requireperiods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet,dryand dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85dbs.
Disclaimers
In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments asrequired, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant maintenance technician jobs across Colorado.
- High school diploma or GED plus vocational training in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance
- Two or more years of hands-on plant or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
- Proficiency with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software such as SAP or Maximo
- Certification or working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Journeyman Electrician license issued or recognized by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies preferred for electrical roles
Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant maintenance technician in Colorado?
Most Colorado employers expect a high school diploma or GED combined with completion of a trade or vocational program in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or mechatronics. Community colleges such as Aims Community College and Pueblo Community College offer relevant certificates and associate degrees. Roles with heavy electrical duties often require or strongly prefer a Journeyman Electrician license issued through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Hands-on apprenticeships through local trade unions provide another direct path into the field.
Which companies hire plant maintenance technicians in Colorado?
Colorado plant maintenance technician roles are posted by Martin Marietta, WM, and Safeway and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of food processing, energy, and aerospace manufacturing means openings are distributed across both Front Range metros and rural plant sites.
Which Colorado cities have the most plant maintenance technician jobs?
Denver, Golden, and Dacono lead Colorado for plant maintenance technician openings. Denver's concentration of manufacturing and utility operations drives the largest share of postings, while Pueblo's steel and industrial base and Greeley's robust food processing and agricultural industries sustain consistent demand for skilled maintenance staff in those metro areas.
Are there remote plant maintenance technician jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant maintenance technician work is inherently hands-on and tied to physical equipment, so most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of plant maintenance technician openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve remote monitoring, predictive maintenance analysis, or CMMS coordination rather than direct equipment servicing.
How can I get hired as a plant maintenance technician in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a maintenance helper or facilities assistant role, which large Colorado employers in food processing and manufacturing regularly use as a feeder position. Aims Community College and Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver offer short industrial maintenance certificates that signal readiness to hire. Lateral moves from roles such as machine operator, forklift technician, or janitorial technician are common stepping stones. Earning an OSHA 10 card before applying gives candidates a concrete edge on applications.
Where can I find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background and location preferences.
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