Maintenance Mechanic I

Post Holdings, Inc.; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., operates the Troy, Alabama plant that produces peanut butter with a team of over 130 employees. We seek a Mechanic to perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance across packaging and production equipment during shifts.

The role emphasizes mechanical repairs, problem solving, and collaboration with operations to ensure safe, high-quality production.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Two-year associate degree or higher in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, etc).
• Completed apprenticeship in mechanic, mechanical maintenance, or electro-mechanical, electrical, or related field
• Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• 2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, or related role

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems (ex. Extruder, Dryers, Conveying, Cartoners, palletizers).
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems and perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations to learn operating systems and provide training on mechanical components
• Maintain quality parameters for areas of responsibility.
• Support SQF food safety programs and ongoing improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year associate degree or higher in technical field

Completed apprenticeship in mechanic, mechanical maintenance, or electro-mechanical

Military training and MOS

2+ years hands-on experience in mechanic/maintenance/automation

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

The Troy, Alabama plant produces peanut butter, with annual production of approximately 78 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 130 manufacturing and support employees.

Troy is a growing community in southeast Alabama and is home to Troy University, one of the largest universities in the state. The university brings energy, cultural opportunities, and community engagement to the area. Troy offers a welcoming small‑town atmosphere, affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Our Mechanic is a valuable part of our team. Our Mechanics perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility during their shift. The priorities for this role include: preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, repair of mechanical systems equipment and components, and rebuilding of mechanical systems equipment and components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including: Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, low pressure boilers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and work
• Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training on mechanical components
• QUALITY - Responsible for maintaining quality parameters for areas of responsibility.
• FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES- Will follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements. Will support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems.
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• High school diploma or GED equivalent from and accredited institution and one of the following:
• Two-year associate degree or higher in technical field (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, etc.)
• Completed apprenticeship in mechanic, mechanical maintenance, or electro-mechanical, electrical, or related field
• Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• 2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, or related role