Maintenance Technician II: Keep Packaging Lines Running

Marzetti Company; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep of plant machinery, grounds, buildings, and equipment under supervision. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, and a High School Diploma or GED.

You will perform daily preflight, lubrication, and component replacements to sustain continuous production. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and lifts, adhering to HAACP and safety standards, and reading PID drawings.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills, and ability to use basic gauges and measuring tools.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintains plant machinery, grounds, buildings, and equipment under supervision.
• Performs daily paperwork and walk-through items; may train on different shifts.
• Supports continuous operation of packaging and processing equipment.
• Performs daily preflight of production lines.
• Lubricates machinery with appropriate lubricants.
• Replaces belts, timing belts, and other components on machinery.
• Identifies problems before hazards or downtime occur.
• Replaces filters and oils in plant equipment.
• Maintains refrigeration compressor and pump oils.
• Identifies and replaces bearings and seals as needed.
• Ensures cleanliness and inspects HVAC units; supports quality, safety, and HAACP programs.
• Restarts Lantech stretch wrapper machine.
• Welds with stick welder on mild steel; operates other welders as needed.
• Changes out and cleans/inspects HVAC units.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical issues on lift trucks.
• Reads PID drawings.
• Operates forklift, pallet jack, boom lift, and scissor lift.
• PM/setup and troubleshoot egg pump; manage defrost cycles for freezer tunnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Read PID drawings

Forklift operation

Welding (stick)

HVAC maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Welding equipment

Egg pump equipment

Job description

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep of plant machinery, grounds, buildings, and equipment under supervision. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, and a High School Diploma or GED.

You will perform daily preflight, lubrication, and component replacements to sustain continuous production. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and lifts, adhering to HAACP and safety standards, and reading PID drawings.