Maintenance Mechanic I
- Location
- Troy, Alabama, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $0 – $0 / year
About the job
Business Unit Overview
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.
Location Description
The Troy, Alabama plant produces peanut butter, with annual production of approximately 78 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 130 manufacturing and support employees.
Troy is a growing community in southeast Alabama and is home to Troy University, one of the largest universities in the state. The university brings energy, cultural opportunities, and community engagement to the area. Troy offers a welcoming small‑town atmosphere, affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation, making it an attractive place to live and work.
Responsibilities
Maintenance Mechanic I
Troy, Alabama | Regular Full-Time | On-Site
Help keep a 24/7 peanut butter manufacturing operation running safely and reliably. As a Maintenance Mechanic I, you will troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain production and packaging equipment so teams can deliver safe, high-quality products.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced mechanic who can work independently, partner across departments, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to recurring equipment challenges. You will work with light automation and a range of mechanical systems, including pneumatic conveying, packaging and filling equipment, milling systems, pumps, and limited hydraulics.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical issues and complete timely repairs that support safe, reliable operation.
- Repair and rebuild mechanical systems, equipment, and components.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as conveying systems, pneumatic systems, packaging equipment, filling and milling systems, pumps, material handling systems, boilers, process heaters, chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems.
- Partner with operations and maintenance teammates to identify root causes and solve recurring equipment problems.
- Learn operating systems and help operations employees understand mechanical components and proper equipment care.
- Maintain quality requirements within assigned areas and follow established food safety programs, policies, and practices.
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of SQF systems.
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From Post Holdings's careers page (Company careers page), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 3 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job