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Industrial Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

The Marzetti Company
Altoona, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026 CLOSED ON 3/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician 1st Shift position at The Marzetti Company?

Overview

Starting wage $30-33/hour and based on experience

MUST HAVE Industrial Maintenance Experience (preferrably In Food Industry)

Shift hours: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm.

$4,000 Welcome Retention Bonus

PTO time effective immediately on date of hire

Monthly employee engagement activities

Benefit eligible first of month following 30 days of employment

Benefits To Include But Not Limited To

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k/Company match
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident/Hospital benefit
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short/Long term disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging/processing equipment
  • Assists in major overhauls of plant equipment and performs minor repairs to all plant equipment
  • Learn equipment setup & reach full competency within 90 days
  • Replace belts, motors, bearings, pumps, gaskets, seals, etc.
  • Perform HVAC and refrigeration checks
  • Read and interpret PID drawings and schematics
  • Work on conveyors, coders, labelers, and control circuits
  • Identifies and installs piping
  • Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, measure, cuts, threads and installs new pipe
  • Repairs and places electric motors (single or 3-phase).
  • Must have good working knowledge of electrical motors, starters, controls, switches, receptables, lights and light fixtures
  • Repairs and replaces vari-drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps and product pumps.
  • Ability to wire and troubleshoot a start/stop circuit
  • Weld (TIG, MIG, and ARC on carbon & stainless steel), fabricate, and perform light machining as needed
  • Maintain food safety, HAACP, 5S, and OSHA compliance standards
  • Other duties as assigned

Food Safety And Quality Responsibilities

  • Applies the food safety and quality principles as described in the Marzetti Corporate Food Safety and Quality Manual and internal Marzetti Frozen Pasta policies, training and procedures in all applicable aspects of departmental and job functions.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

  • 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred)
  • High school diploma or GED (Technical degree a plus)
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must pass a background check and drug screen

Who Thrives Here?

Someone Who

  • Enjoys solving mechanical problems
  • Takes pride in keeping machines (and people) running safely
  • Likes the quieter pace of overnight work
  • Wants to work in a respectful, family-oriented company

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Working Conditions/Environment

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more. Must be able to stand for an 8-hour shift (sometimes longer) with occasional breaks. May be required to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays as needed. May need to work in small, confined spaces at times that are not permit required. The employee is regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the plant is loud. Earplugs and hairnets are required in the plant in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Marzetti Frozen Pasta, Inc, i s an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Salary : $30 - $33

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