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Maintenance Technician I

Today Loveland, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 32.00 - 36.50 per hour

Maintenance Technician I

The Maintenance Technician Level I is responsible for assisting with the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Maintenance Tech II in repairing and maintaining production machines and the factories equipment.
  • Assist Maintenance Tech II in emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
  • Assist Maintenance Tech II in scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
  • Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
  • Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
  • Assist Maintenance Tech II in diagnosing problems, replacing or repairing parts, testing, and making adjustments.
  • Perform regular 1st and 2nd line maintenance on machines, equipment, and factory facilities as scheduled or needed.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties under the safety guidelines of the tools and factory
  • Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report this and any unusual situations to the proper supervisor.
  • Understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
  • Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and symbols.
  • Understand how to calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
  • Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and within tolerances.
  • Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
  • Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Ensure EAM and spare parts are being documented accurately and submitted to appropriate systems during shift
  • Work with TS Engineer to carry out projects
  • Work with TS Engineer to troubleshoot and repair equipment in the department or other departments as needed.
  • Work on obtaining any certificates needed to work on basic electrical components in the department.
  • Must be able to train and guide less experienced maintenance mechanics, set up operators, and equipment operators in their job functions that pertain to maintaining and setting up equipment.
  • Operate material handling equipment, overhead cranes and rigging to safety accomplish tasks
  • Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization.

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Education, Training, and Skills Required:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in fast‑paced environments, with emphasis on mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy mechanical equipment; electrical knowledge helpful but not required.
  • Demonstrates problem solving process
  • Must have strong technical abilities with mechanical & electrical equipment with an ability to learn
  • CNC experience desirable
  • Must be able to read and interpret schematics, drawings and technical documents.
  • Must be familiar with a work order system.
  • Good overall communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Able to speak, read and understand English.
  • Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Basic computer skills needed; Basic skills in Microsoft programs.

What we offer

We offer a position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. Among the many amenities we offer:

  • Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
  • Great 401(k) plan (with employer match).
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Global bonus

Available Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday from 6PM - 6:30 AM (Blue Shift)

Pay Range: $32 - $36.50 per hour ($3 night shift differential)

Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Collins
Nearest Secondary Market: Loveland

Client-provided location(s): Loveland, CO
Job ID: Vestas-1272828701
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-02T18:56:58

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program