Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Marzetti Company; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay $30/hour

PTO starts immediately

$4,000 sign-on/retention bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

FSA

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Altoona, IA. Earn $30/hour based on experience, with immediate PTO and a $4,000 sign-on/retention bonus to hire the best.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing packaging equipment, overhauls, and ensuring Food Safety compliance. Great benefits begin the 1st of the month after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, disability, parental leave,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred).
• High school diploma or GED; technical degree is 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.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging/processing equipment.
• Assist in major overhauls of plant equipment and perform minor repairs.
• 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; measure, cut, thread, and install piping.
• Repair and place electric motors (single or 3-phase).
• Weld (TIG, MIG, ARC) and perform light machining as needed.
• Maintain food safety, HAACP, 5S, and OSHA compliance standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

$30/hour

3rd Shift Monday - Friday

Why join us?

We know 3rd shift isn't for everyone - so we're offering top pay, immediate PTO, and a $4,000 sign-on/retention bonus to hire the best.

What’s in it for you?

• Top Pay - $30/hour based on experience

• PTO starts immediately - No waiting period

• Engaging culture - Monthly team activities, strong peer support

• Great benefits starting the 1st of the month after 30 days:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Company-paid Life Insurance

  • Short/Long-Term Disability

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Critical Illness & Accident Coverage

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Schedule (3rd Shift)

• Sunday: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

• Monday to Thursday: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging/processing equipment

• Assists in major overhauls of plant equipment and performs minor repairs to all plant equipment

• Learn equipment setup & 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

• Identifies and installs piping
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, measure, cuts, threads and installs new pipe
• Repairs and places electric motors (single or 3-phase).
• Must have good working knowledge of electrical motors, starters, controls, switches, receptables, lights and light fixtures
• Repairs and replaces vari-drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps and product pumps.
• Ability to wire and troubleshoot a start/stop circuit

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

• Maintain food safety, HAACP, 5S, and OSHA compliance standards

• Other duties as assigned

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities:

• Applies the food safety and quality principles as described in the Marzetti Corporate Food Safety and Quality Manual and internal Marzetti Frozen Pasta policies, training and procedures in all applicable aspects of departmental and job functions.

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Qualifications → What You'll Bring

Qualification Requirements:

• 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?

Someone who:

• Enjoys solving mechanical problems

• Takes pride in keeping machines (and people) running safely

• Likes the quieter pace of overnight work

• Wants to work in a respectful, family-oriented company

Ready to join a company that respects your time and your skills?

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. 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. May be required to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays as needed. May need to work in small, confined spaces at times that are not permit required. The employee is regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the plant is loud. Earplugs and hairnets are required in the plant in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Marzetti Frozen Pasta, Inc, is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affi ctive Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.