Industrial Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift, Process Improvement

The Marzetti Company; Horse Cave (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift (5:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Thursday) in Kentucky. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements across food production lines, including glue and adhesive systems, sensors, and conveyors.

Qualified candidates will have 2‑year mechanical/electrical training or 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, familiarity with SAP, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 2 year mechanical and electrical degree preferred or 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in an industrial environment handling sanitizing chemicals and non-toxic food products desired
• Forklift and pallet jack training helpful
• Read and comprehend instruction sheets for cleaning chemicals; strong mechanical aptitude
• Able to read schematics
• Passing score on a written test required
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team
• Must have visual, auditory, physical and mental ability to operate equipment safely

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to keep equipment efficient
• Disassemble and assemble equipment for installation and repair
• Assist operators in mechanical and electrical tasks to keep lines running
• Maintain motors, conveyors, transmission systems and related equipment
• Prevent downtime by diagnosing issues and maintaining equipment within GMP guidelines
• Work with HMI controls, sensors, and photo eyes to ensure proper operation
• Support changes to production lines for different products and sizes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

2‑year degree (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift (5:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Thursday) in Kentucky. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements across food production lines, including glue and adhesive systems, sensors, and conveyors.

Qualified candidates will have 2‑year mechanical/electrical training or 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, familiarity with SAP, and the ability to read schematics.