Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

The Marzetti Company • Altoona, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs packaging and processing equipment in a food manufacturing environment on the third shift. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; assisting with equipment overhauls; completing repairs; and learning equipment setup to reach full competency within 90 days. The technician also performs HVAC and refrigeration checks, reads PID drawings and schematics, works on production equipment and control circuits, and welds, fabricates, or performs light machining as needed.

The role follows food safety, quality, HAACP, 5S, and OSHA standards and procedures. The schedule is Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and Monday through Thursday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The position pays $30 per hour, based on experience, and offers a $4,000 sign-on/retention bonus.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience; food industry experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more.
• Must be able to stand for an 8-hour shift, sometimes longer, with occasional breaks.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree.
• Food industry maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging and processing equipment.
• Assist with major plant equipment overhauls and perform minor repairs to plant equipment.
• Learn equipment setup and reach full competency within 90 days.
• Replace belts, motors, bearings, pumps, gaskets, seals, and similar components.
• Perform HVAC and refrigeration checks.
• Read and interpret PID drawings and schematics.
• Work on conveyors, coders, labelers, and control circuits.
• Identify and install piping; locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes, measure, cut, thread, and install replacement pipe.
• Repair and replace single- or three-phase electric motors.
• Repair and replace vari-drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps, and product pumps.
• Wire and troubleshoot start/stop circuits.
• Weld using TIG, MIG, and ARC processes on carbon and stainless steel; fabricate and perform light machining as needed.
• Maintain food safety, HAACP, 5S, and OSHA compliance standards.
• Apply food safety and quality principles from the corporate manual and internal policies, training, and procedures in applicable job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Immediate PTO with no waiting period.
• $4,000 sign-on/retention bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Critical illness and accident coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Monthly team activities and peer support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED