About this Industrial Maintenance Mechanic III role at Mezzetta
About Us:
Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it.
Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:
- Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
- Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
- Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
- Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.
The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic III is a senior-level technician responsible for performing complex mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated production equipment in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. This role provides advanced technical support, mentors junior mechanics, and plays a key role in minimizing downtime and ensuring operational reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Availability: Candidates must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
- Lead and execute complex equipment rebuilds, installations, and overhauls with minimal supervision.
- Diagnose issues with PLCs, VFDs, and control systems and coordinate with electricians or automation teams for programming support.
- Serve as a lead mechanic on shift, guiding lower-level technicians and coordinating urgent work orders.
- Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS.
- Fabricate and modify machine parts as needed using hand tools, welding equipment, and machining tools.
- Follow GMPs, safety standards, and sanitation procedures; support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
- Support training and onboarding of Maintenance I and II mechanics.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably food/beverage.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Experience using CMMS and working within GMP and HACCP-regulated environments.
- Able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in elevated areas, and in hot/cold/wet environments.
Preferred:
- Technical certification or trade school degree.
- Welding/fabrication experience.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and work from elevated platforms for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in confined spaces and heights as needed.
- May be required to use a worker cage or lift equipment to access high, elevated areas.
- Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) required.
Work Environment:
- The work environment is a food manufacturing facility. Exposure to moving machinery and noise.
- Employees may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures, humidity, moisture, and liquids when working on production machines.
- Exposure to strong odors and fumes from hot peppers and other flavorful ingredients processed in the facility is likely.
- Frequent exposure to moving machinery, wet and slippery surfaces, and cleaning chemicals.
- Must be able to work in a high-demand, fast-paced production environment with strict hygiene and safety protocols.
- May require flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts based on production demands.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.
