Maintenance Tech II - Days
Post Holdings · West Jefferson, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Post Holdings (food & beverage) in West Jefferson, OH. Is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $51k–$63k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 139 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 146 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 45%
- Team leadership 44%
- Welding 35%
- Root cause 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.
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This plant: Post Holdings in West Jefferson
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor Overnights · Production · Supervisor
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Responsibilities
This role can be filled at a level II or III depending on experience. Looking to hire experienced Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians for our West Jefferson location. Let us show you why we are first in food because we Build Winning Teams. 2 week work schedule example (2/2/3 Day Shift) 1st Week - Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday - 48 hours 2nd Week - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday - 36 hours Your standard two week pay would be 76 hours straight time, 8 hours overtime. Overtime available! Receive training, maintain, and learn on highly automated equipment from Sweden, called Tetra Pak. You will be working directly on cappers, seamers, fillers, homogenizers, etc. ***Food manufacturing/GMP or Liquid bottling experience is highly desired.*** This position has the responsibility to comply with safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce safety as a core value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to food safety & quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. The technician position is responsible for ensuring the equipment productivity and efficiency through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and monitoring. Tetra Pak or Evergreen experience is highly desired! Automation, electro mechanical, electrical, or E&I experience is recommended. Compensation is above market average for locale. We offer relocation and other competitive benefits. Must have experience working on/with any of the following equipment. Servo Motors, PLCs,(Allen Bradley) Photo Sensors/Eyes, VFDs, HMIs, and low voltage experience in a manufacturing or production facility. Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job’s duties/tasks. Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately. Attends and actively participates in safety meetings/trainings. Ensures regulatory compliance at all times. Complete preventative maintenance
requirements
on all equipment. Monitor efficiency of all equipment and troubleshoot when necessary. Remove or replace defective parts by dismantling and reassembling equipment. Adjust all necessary components of equipment as needed. Repair and adjust all doors as needed. Must adhere to budget, USDA, OSHA, SQF, and FDA compliance guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections: Ability to function in a teamwork environment. Must be well-organized. Must be detail oriented. Ability to plan and prioritize activity. Ability to comply with all safety rules and regulations. Basic computer skills. Ability to work safely with chemicals
This role can be filled at a level II or III depending on experience. Looking to hire experienced Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians for our West Jefferson location. Let us show you why we are first in food because we Build Winning Teams. 2 week work schedule example (2/2/3 Day Shift) 1st Week - Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday - 48 hours 2nd Week - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday - 36 hours Your standard two week pay would be 76 hours straight time, 8 hours overtime. Overtime available! Receive training, maintain, and learn on highly automated equipment from Sweden, called Tetra Pak. You will be working directly on cappers, seamers, fillers, homogenizers, etc. ***Food manufacturing/GMP or Liquid bottling experience is highly desired.*** This position has the responsibility to comply with safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce safety as a core value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to food safety & quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. The technician position is responsible for ensuring the equipment productivity and efficiency through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and monitoring. Tetra Pak or Evergreen experience is highly desired! Automation, e
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Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in the Village of West Jefferson, OH, is located just minutes from the western suburbs of Columbus and about 20 minutes to the west of downtown. We are proud to be Michael Foods’ most recent greenfield project, producing high quality protein shakes serving people all around the world. It’s our honor to continue our strong commitment to our employees, our community, and our environment.
