Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Altoona, Iowa

Overview

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. We offer top pay, immediate PTO, and a bonus program.

Compensation and Schedule

• Top Pay – $30/hour based on experience
• $4,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus
• PTO starts immediately – No waiting period
• Schedule (3rd Shift): Sunday 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; Monday to Thursday 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging/processing equipment

• Assist in major overhauls of plant equipment and perform minor repairs to all plant equipment

• Learn equipment setup and reach full competency within 90 days

• Replace belts, motors, bearings, pumps, gaskets, seals, etc.

• 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 on machines, measure, cut, thread and install new pipe

• Repair and place electric motors (single or 3-phase); knowledge of electrical motors, starters, controls, switches, receptacles, lights and fixtures

• Repair and replace variable drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps and product pumps

• Wire and troubleshoot a start/stop circuit

• Weld (TIG, MIG, ARC) on carbon and stainless steel; fabricate and perform light machining as needed

• Maintain food safety, HACCP, 5S, and OSHA compliance

• Other duties as assigned

• Food Safety and Quality

• Apply food safety and quality principles per corporate and departmental policies

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred)

• High school diploma or GED (Technical degree a plus)

• 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

• Who Thrives Here

• People who enjoy solving mechanical problems

• Those who take pride in keeping machines and people safe

• Individuals who prefer the overnight shift and a respectful, family-oriented company

• Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with physical demands (lifting up to 75 pounds, standing for long periods)

• May require overtime, weekends, and holidays

• May work in small spaces and in conditions with heat, fumes, dust, and loud noise

• PPE such as earplugs and hairnets required

• Equal Opportunity

• The company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on various protected characteristics.