Maintenance Mechanic - Class A

Why Marzetti?

At The Marzetti Company, we empower our people and nourish their potential. Find community, be appreciated, experience growth and make an impact as part of our team!

We offer competitive benefits including:

• Health and life insurance plans
• Retirement savings benefits
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Well-being incentives and on-site health care screenings
• Mental health benefits

A full list of benefits can be found here

Role Overview

Want to join our team! Starting rate $34.00/hr up to $40.00/hr. Night shift premium an additional $1.00.

Objective: Contributes to the overall manufacturing environment by completing preventative maintenance, completing and participating in projects to increase overall equipment efficiency, be able to troubleshoot general mechanical and electrical issues on production lines including conveyors and packaging equipment. Engage with operators and management team to develop and execute process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities ? What You'll Do

• Conducting and completing scheduled preventative maintenance to maintain equipment efficiency.
• Knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP preferred).
• Disassemble and assemble equipment for new installation and repair existing equipment.
• Assist operators in mechanical and electrical capacities to ensure production lines remain operational.
• Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveying systems, transmission systems, and production related equipment.
• Knowledge of using human machine interfaces to ensure equipment is operating on center lines.
• Ability to convert production lines to produce various products of different sizes materials.
• Properly troubleshoot and maintain glue and adhesive systems on packaging equipment.
• Know the function and be able to troubleshoot photo eyes, sensors, and pressure switches.
• Properly wire 120 to 240-volt single phase and 480-volt three phase circuitry.
• Familiarity with boiler operations.
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance equipment (drills, saws, pipe cutters, etc.)
• Provide maintenance support required to sustain continuous production on the Food Service line.
• Lubricate all machinery with the proper lubricants.
• Change drive belts, timing belts, etc., on all machinery.
• When possible, identify problems before they result in a hazard or downtime situations.
• Maintain water towers and test water.
• Operate air compressor and change filters and oils.
• Change packing and gaskets in all pumps.
• Operate roof heaters and air conditioners.
• Identify and replace bearings and seals as required.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

How You'll Do It

The successful candidate will put our values into practice every day:

Hunger. I come ready, pay attention, and refuse to settle for getting by when getting better is possible.

Respect. I know my people by name, show up for them as humans, and never make anyone feel small.

Courage. I say the hard thing, own my mistakes, and carry my team's voice forward.

Humility. I ask before I assume, learn from those around me, and lead with curiosity over ego.

Qualifications ? What You'll Bring

Want to join our team! Starting rate $34.00/hr up to $40.00/hr. Night shift premium an additional $1.00. Objective: Contributes to the overall manufacturing environment by completing preventative maintenance, completing and participating in projects to increase overall equipment efficiency, be able to troubleshoot general mechanical and electrical issues on production lines including conveyors and packaging equipment. Engage with operators and management team to develop and execute process improvement initiatives.

Who We Are

The Marzetti Company manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti, New York Bakery, Sister Schubert's and Bachan's, in addition to exclusive license agreements with Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings and Texas Roadhouse. 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. We are a spirited blend of tradition and innovationreal people crafting real flavor. We're not just a team; we're a promisea commitment to craft, care, and create a legacy.

Working Conditions

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to stand for a 12 hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment, and handling of hazardous sanitation chemicals. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.