Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Weekday (Sunday - Thursday)

Marzetti Company; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marzetti Company in Horse Cave, Kentucky is hiring Maintenance Technicians to maintain and repair plant machinery, grounds, buildings and equipment. The role supports safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement initiatives across shift operations.

Starting wage is $29.05-$37.73 per hour, based on tech level; Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am. candidates should be prepared to operate under Marzetti's safety and quality standards and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and accurate troubleshooting ability are required.
• Ability to successfully work independently and as a team with minimal supervision to accomplish tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to and work well with Team Members, Management, Customers & Vendors.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment operation, ability to properly use/operate accurate tools and good math skills are required.
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required, Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant machinery, grounds, buildings and equipment.
• Engage in safety practices and OSHA compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Assist with daily PPE checks and safety documentation.
• Support packaging and processing equipment as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Math skills

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

Starting Wage: $29.05 - 37.73/hr (Based on Tech Level)

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm - 7:30am

Great things are happening at the Sister Schubert’s Horse Cave Campus and as we continue to grow the T. Marzetti Company is looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence. The position of Maintenance Tech is responsible for providing the maintenance and repair of the plant’s machinery, grounds, buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities What You’ll Do

Engagement – Marzetti Values: Work Safely, Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, Respect Each Other, Be Positive -You Can Make It Happen, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

• Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.
• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Actively participates in Marzetti Operational Excellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.
• Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up.

Safety – Marzetti Values: Work Safely

• Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.
• Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.
• Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.
• Performs daily inspection of power equipment with proper documentation.
• As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving.

Quality – Marzetti Values: We bring delicious food to the table and deliver superior service and value at all times. Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning.

• Leads and promotes a strong Food Safety Culture within the facility
• Completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.
• Ensures compliance to quality, Food Safety Preventive Control (FSPC), FSMA, Food Defense, , OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
• Reviews, understands, and complies with all applicable SOPs containing Process or Preventive Control monitoring or verification, if trained and designated as a Qualified Individual (QI).
• Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary.

MAINTENACE TECH I - Marzetti Values: Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

• Has own tools for daily maintenance tasks
• Work Varied Shifts for Training
• Work From Ladder Safely
• Work in small space
• Change drive belts, timing belts, & chains
• Able to use basic shop tools
• Attempts to identify potential downtime situations
• Lubricates machinery with correct lubricant.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, safety & productivity
• Ensures compliance to 5's, HACCP, & OSHA standards
• Paints & repairs any surface in or around building & grounds
• Capable of performing functional tasks of perquisite Maintenance Tech level(s), as applicable.
• Completes all daily paperwork & know there importance
• Provides maintenance support to packaging & processing equipment
• Basic knowledge of plumbing components & fittings
• Basic welding
• Change filters & oils in plants
• Rebuild product pump per sanitation guidelines
• Maintains water towers & test water along with cleaning of towers
• Identify & replaces bearings
• Can replace electric motor single or 3 phase
• Setup packaging equipment
• Performs water test, ph test, total hardness, & conductivity
• Maintains, cleans & inspects of the HVAC units in our plants
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management

MAINTENACE TECH II - Marzetti Values: Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

• Capable of performing functional tasks of perquisite Maintenance Tech level(s), as applicable.
• Sets up & uses plasma cutter properly & safely
• Sets up & uses Lathe
• Sets up & uses Vertical Mill
• Performs boiler tests, cleans & repairs boilers
• Has basic understanding & assists in refrigeration
• Welds with Tig, Mig, Stick welders on mild steel & stainless
• Repairs & troubleshoots on mechanical problems on lifts
• Must be able to read P&ID
• Maintains, repairs, tracks, & adjust conveyor belts
• Can perform monthly sprinkler test
• Wires & troubleshoots a start /stop circuit
• Tool time meetings
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management

MAINTENACE TECH III - Marzetti Values: Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

• Capable of performing functional tasks of perquisite Maintenance Tech level(s), as applicable.
• Able to go online with compact, control or micrologix serial & ethernet
• Navigates & has basic understanding of PLC programs
• Replace program all different types drives & able to use the HMI
• Welds all types of metals with all types of welders & weld aluminum.
• Maintains the NH3 refrigeration system compressor
• Maintains the NH3 refrigeration system condenser.
• Maintains the NH3 refrigeration system evaps & valve stations
• Maintains the NH3 refrigeration system Hansen Auto Purger
• Maintains the NH3 refrigeration system tanks & pumps
• Must have good understanding of ammonia refrigeration & able to start up
• Maintains, operates, set-up, & troubleshoot KHS baggers
• Maintains, operates, set-up, & troubleshoot Ishida Scales
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management

Qualifications What You’ll Bring

• Mechanical aptitude and accurate troubleshooting ability are required, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to successfully work independently and as a team with minimal supervision to accomplish tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to and work well with Team Members, Management, Customers & Vendors.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment operation, ability to properly use/operate accurate tools and good math skills are required.
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required, Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read and comprehend, sit, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb and bend while working in a fast-paced production environment. Must be able