Packaging Equipment 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

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.