Maintenance Intern

Kraft HeinzSan Diego, CA
Onsite

About The Position

This position offers $20.00 hourly. Under supervision, the Maintenance Intern will work for the Maintenance Department in San Diego, CA during the summer months. The selected individual will have the opportunity to work at a manufacturing facility and work directly with the facility’s leadership team supporting our Delimex operation. The intern will provide constant assistance in the continuous analysis and improvement of processes and system capabilities, explore many aspects of Manufacturing such as Maintenance & Reliability, and Capital Projects. The role will support improvement projects on safety, quality, costs, and productivity.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company procedures/policies, general business.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.
  • Ability to effectively communication written and verbal.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Professional attitude and behavior.
  • Conduct data analysis using MS Excel Spreadsheets.
  • Coursework, background, and experiences in area of Engineering, Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing Courses, and business-related classes.
  • EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included).

Nice To Haves

  • You are at the end of your bachelor, or in your master’s degree: Engineering / Electricity / Pneumatic / General Maintenance.
  • Ability to read, write and speak both English and Spanish is preferred.
  • Preferred knowledge of lean manufacturing tools.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Preferred: You are at the end of your bachelor, or in your master’s degree: Engineering / Electricity / Pneumatic / General Maintenance.
  • Proactive attitude; Networking skills; Strong communications and team working skills; Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
  • You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
  • Preferred Yellow belt, green belt certification.

Responsibilities

  • Complete gap analysis of utility asset list for steam, chillers, refrigeration gases, cooling towers, and compressed air.
  • Support operational needs for mandatory quality and safety documentation and paperwork for department operations.
  • Troubleshoot equipment performance issues in accordance with maintenance job classification.
  • Maintain and improve integrity and performance of all focus line/s equipment.
  • Complete scheduled work orders.
  • Communicate with Maintenance and Production Leadership any maintenance activities required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
  • Utilizing Maintenance Windows/Scheduled downtime; perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders on all focus line equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department to prevent mechanical and/or electrical breakdowns.
  • Participate in the development improvement of a documented 52-week maintenance plan as prescribed in the Playbook and residing in the SAP PM structure.
  • Support on implement improvements using the Breakdown Management process to prevent reoccurring equipment failures.
  • Kraft Heinz Management System implementation focus on Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering, Utilities and Good Operational Practices.
  • Reporting Updates of Key Performance Indicators files assigned.
  • Use Lean manufacturing tool to implement assigned project during internship.
  • Always ensures a safe and sanitary work environment while following established safety regulations in the performance of all job tasks and reporting any unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Works with Achieving results is nice but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
  • Interprets and takes ownership of GMPs and food safety company standards.
  • Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions as needed it.

Benefits

  • Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
  • Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
  • We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
  • You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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