12 Hour Off Shift Industrial Mechanic

Kraft Heinz•Davenport, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an Industrial Mechanic for its Davenport, Iowa facility, a food manufacturing plant producing Oscar Mayer deli meats and Lunchables meats. This is a combination mechanic and leadership position focused on line coverage in an assigned area, using production and maintenance playbook processes and tools. Under production supervision, the employee safely operates assigned equipment and maintains line equipment in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment while following strict quality and safety standards. The Industrial Mechanic mentors and coaches line operators on equipment maintenance, operation, and process controls. The role encourages team-based continuous improvement and implementation of ideas. The employee should know assigned equipment well enough to adjust and repair it during operation, and may perform changeovers, center lining, and other maintenance tasks. The position requires communication with mechanics, operators, and supervisors across shifts to coordinate maintenance work.

Requirements

Prior work as a mechanic, comparable experience, or demonstrated technical abilities.
At least one year of continuous prior employment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work any shift needed, including 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, and overtime.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, refrigerated food manufacturing environment while following quality and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain all equipment in the assigned area.
Perform mechanical repairs, overhauls, troubleshooting, and other general maintenance duties.
Train self and others in mechanical skills, repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills, preventive and predictive maintenance technologies, and problem-solving.
Coach team members on basic tasks and on the mechanical and operational aspects of equipment and process controls.
Perform assigned duties such as changeovers, center lining, and other tasks requiring maintenance skills.
Communicate with mechanics, operators, and supervisors on other shifts to coordinate maintenance efforts.
Initiate and facilitate team-based continuous improvement activities and implement ideas.