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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Mizkan America, Inc.,
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

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Job Description

Location:

Owensboro, KY

Job Title:

Mechanic

Department:

Maintenance

Work Status:

On-site

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Comp Range:

 

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Job Grade:

G6

 

COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus 

 

BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.

 

Comp Range: $33.4749 - $37.7389

 

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

 

SUMMARY:

The Mechanic will work for Mizkan America, Inc. at the Owensboro, Kentucky (Ragu) sauce plant. The plant is a high-speed processing and packaging facility which produces sauces for both the Ragu and Bertolli pasta sauce brands. This position reports to the shift supervisor.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
  • Safely perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) through machinery and equipment inspection.
  • Perform follow-up corrective and/or improvement repair.
  • Application of lubrication techniques.
  • Support and respond to daily operational issues.
  • Projects involving diagnosis of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, basic power distribution and basic control circuitry hardware malfunctions and make necessary repairs.
  • Set up and operate machine tools.
  • Fit and align bearings, spindles, shafts, and adjust feed mechanisms.
  • Perform machine set up, adjustments, and equipment rebuild for all lines.
  • Initiate equipment improvements and work with various plant support groups in the identification and resolution of manufacturing related problems.
  • Must participate in and provide leadership in the advancement of Continuous Improvement (TPM) throughout the manufacturing area.
  • Support pre-shift meetings for assigned work area.
  • Assume an active role in overall plant and facilities related work.
  • May also be assigned responsibilities in the areas of plumbing, pipefitting, metal working, carpentry, mechanics, electricity, facility/grounds maintenance, ammonia system, water recover, boilers and fire protection system.
  • Works in a cooperative and engaged manner with team members, leadership, and other departments.
  • Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

 

EDUCATION:  

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
  • Associate degree in business field preferred

 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Equivalent to vocational or high school education supplemented by five years of applicable industrial maintenance experience to acquire a fundamental knowledge of one or more of the traditional maintenance trades.
  • Ability to read blueprints, have knowledge of shop mathematics, and use of measuring tools.
  • Willingness to participate in and ability to learn from Company sponsored training programs and self-study, to supplement on-the job experience toward the development of required skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
  • Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
  • Great work attitude, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working

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