Build Your Career with Proximity Malt
At Proximity Malt, we produce premium malt for some of North America's leading craft breweries, distilleries, and food manufacturers. Our Monte Vista facility operates 24/7, and we're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping industrial equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently.
If you enjoy troubleshooting machinery, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and working with a team that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, we'd love to meet you.
This isn't just another maintenance job—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing manufacturing company that invests in its people.
Why Join Proximity Malt?
✔ Competitive Pay: $25.00–$32.00 per hour based on experience
✔ Overtime opportunities
✔ Shift differential when applicable
✔ Comprehensive benefits package
✔ 401(k) with company match
✔ Stable, growing manufacturing company
✔ Modern industrial equipment and systems
✔ Opportunity to expand your mechanical, electrical, welding, and PLC skills
✔ Team-oriented culture where your ideas and contributions matter
✔ Career growth through our Maintenance Technician I, II & III progression program
What You'll Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operation running safely and efficiently by:
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
- Performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment
- Responding to equipment breakdowns and completing emergency repairs
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and other industrial equipment
- Performing welding and light fabrication (TIG, MIG, and Stick)
- Reading and interpreting equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders
- Diagnosing equipment issues, replacing parts, and verifying repairs
- Working closely with production employees to identify root causes and improve equipment reliability
- Operating forklifts, lifts, and other equipment as needed
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Following all safety, environmental, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Qualifications include:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Manufacturing maintenance experience preferred
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with TIG, MIG, or Stick welding
- PLC experience is a plus
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Positive attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills
- Self-motivated with a commitment to safety and quality
Work Environment
This position works in an active manufacturing environment and requires the ability to:
- Lift up to 75 pounds
- Climb ladders and work at heights
- Work in confined spaces
- Frequently walk, bend, reach, climb, and stand throughout the shift
- Work in varying temperatures and industrial conditions
Flexibility to work occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts is required to support our continuous manufacturing operation.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Proximity Malt, you'll join a team that values hard work, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe in promoting from within, investing in employee development, and creating an environment where every team member contributes to our success.
If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a place where you can build a career, grow your skills, and make a real impact—we encourage you to apply.
Apply Today
Join the Proximity Malt team and help keep our world-class malting facility running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Proximity Malt is a drug-free workplace and employees must pass a pre-employment drug-screen. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment?
- Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment criminal background check?
- Are you willing to work shifts which may include weekends and/or holidays?
Work Location: In person
