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MZHC Maintenance Technician -1st Shift (Monday - Thursday)

Marzetti · Horse Cave, KY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Marzetti (food & beverage) in Horse Cave, KY.

They ask for
2+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 57 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 45%
  • Team leadership 43%
  • Welding 29%
  • Root cause 28%
  • Automation 24%
  • Robotics 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Marzetti in Horse Cave

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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

Qualifications

→ What You'll Bring 2 year mechanical and electrical degree preferred or have 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance. Experience in an industrial environment handling sanitizing chemicals and non-toxic food products desired. Training in forklift and pallet jack operation helpful. Must be able to read and comprehend instruction sheets provided with cleaning chemicals; strong mechanical aptitude helpful. Need to have a good base for mechanical and electrical aptitude. Be able to read schematics. Passing score on a written test required. Ability to work cooperatively with a team. Must have visual, auditory, physical and mental ability to operate equipment safely. Working Condidtions/Environment 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 an 8 – 10 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. About Us The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. 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 through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.

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 ga

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Overview 1st Shift: Weekday, Monday - Thursday (5:00am-5:00pm) Pay: $29.06 - $43.76/hr 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.

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