About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Enforcer®, Misty®, TimeMist®, TimeWick, and Country Vet®. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues impacting production.
• Perform equipment setup, startup, and operational adjustments to support production runs.
• Conduct alignment and maintenance of motors and gearboxes.
• Rebuild and maintain pumps including ANSI magnetic and centrifugal pumps.
• Maintain and troubleshoot compressors, dryers, and moisture separators.
• Maintain evaporator systems and related process equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance work orders on all plant equipment.
• Perform inspections, adjustments, and scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance activities within the computerized maintenance system.
• Follow all plant safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required certifications and safety training.
• Support compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.

Maintain and troubleshoot the following production equipment:

• Inline and rotary fillers
• Vision inspection systems
• Palletizers
• Stretch wrappers
• Case packers
• Motor drives and power transmission equipment

Required Skills & Competencies

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting

• Equipment diagnostics

• Industrial pump maintenance

• Motor and gearbox alignment

• Equipment startup and setup

• Industrial safety compliance

• Blueprint and schematic interpretation

• Preventive maintenance execution

• Root cause problem solving

Required Qualifications

One of the following is required:

• Four-year technical degree or, technical maintenance certificate, or equivalent maintenance experience and certifications.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician Level 2 (Senior Mechanic) or equivalent

Our Values

At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.

• Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers’ and consumers’ lives better.

• Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome

• Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.

• Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply.  It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.