3rd Shift Machine Maintenance Mechanic – PLCs Job Northern Kentucky USA,Manufacturing / Production

Job Details Posting Details

- Posted on August 12, 2026

On-site
Pay or shift range: $26.51 USD to $32.70 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Production
Full-Time
Requisition #: MACHI
001137

Description Machine Maintenance Mechanic – 3rd Shift

Location: Old Dutch Foods, Inc.
Shift: Monday – Friday | 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Pay: $26.51–$32.70 per hour (based on experience)

Join the Old Dutch Foods Team!

Old Dutch Foods is looking for an experienced Machine Maintenance Mechanic to join our 3rd Shift Maintenance team. In this role, you will help keep our production and packaging equipment operating safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs that minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and is committed to workplace safety and food quality.

Why Join Old Dutch Foods?

Competitive pay: $26.51–$32.70/hour
Weekly pay
Overtime after 8 hours worked in a day
Weekly On-Time Bonus
Union position (Twin Cities Bakery Workers Local 22)
Stable, full-time employment
Opportunity to grow your maintenance career

As a Machine Maintenance Mechanic at Old Dutch Foods, you will be responsible for the set-up, installation, and troubleshooting of machinery and facilities. Your role will include participation in facility maintenance, repair, equipment installation, and other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. You will adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety/Quality Programs, consistently monitoring for food safety issues and reporting them to your supervisor.

Job Duties:

Ensure production and packaging machines run at standard speeds and adhere to quality specifications.

Complete scheduled preventive maintenance.

Troubleshoot and repair machinery as necessary to maintain productivity.

Monitor production equipment and report any issues that cannot be immediately handled to the supervisor.

Collaborate with other mechanics and PMOs as a team to maintain productivity.

Participate in machine and general plant maintenance and repair as needed.

Assist in the installation of new machinery.

Work on assigned work orders.

Perform weekly/daily machine/equipment inspections.

Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Adhere to procedures for maintenance performed near food surfaces to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Report any food safety or food quality issues to the supervisor.

Follow plant GMPs and Food Safety and Quality Programs.

Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably working with form, fill, and seal or film packaging equipment.
Past troubleshooting experience with PLCs is desired.
Experience may be substituted with a successful completion of a two-year technical education in packaging, electrical, electronics, or a related field.

Essential Job Functions:

Troubleshoot and repair packaging machines to minimize downtime.

Exhibit mechanical aptitude.

Interpret and understand maintenance manuals in English.

Maneuver around machinery 100% of the workday.

Climb ladders/stairs as needed throughout the day.

Lift heavy, uneven loads weighing up to 64 pounds.

Bend or squat for 5-20% of the workday.

Work in tight or awkward spaces.

Maneuver cautiously on slippery floors.

Work on elevated platforms.

Adapt to varied environments: hot, humid, cold, noisy, wet, and…