Maintenance Mechanic, Days (6 am to 6 pm/ 2-2-3 rotating shift)

Ocean Spray • Kenosha, WI

97d • $32 - $37

About The Position

Ocean Spray is now hiring Maintenance Technicians at the Kenosha Bottling Plant. The plant is a 400,000 square facility that mixes and batches our concentrates to make Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Juice products. It is a high-speed manufacturing facility with recent upgrades to the bottling lines. The Maintenance Technician position is 12-hour rotating shift from 6am-6pm with every other weekend off. Production operators earn a starting pay rate of $32.15 per hour. There are opportunities to earn up to $37.28 per hour according to skill levels. All positions are a year-round position, working indoors with three 30-minute paid breaks.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment, 12hr shifts, every other weekend, and possibly some holidays.
• Must be flexible to work on the day shift or night shift.
• Ability to work overtime for vacation coverage and training purposes.
• Must maintain excellent attendance reliability.
• No deviation from required documentation/ensure information is timely, accurate and complete.
• Communicate with team members on the same shift and between shifts to ensure continuous line productivity and effective operations.
• Bottling and manufacturing experience, a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to pass initial assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on equipment to eliminate unscheduled downtime.
• Support line operations, assisting with problems on the line, rework, coverage, troubleshooting, and line relief as needed.
• Answer line calls and support operators.
• Support changeovers to ensure that they are performed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Train operators and other mechanics in all aspects of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and operation.
• Follow LOTO (Lock-out/Tag-out) procedures.
• Rebuild parts, fabricate materials, and update prints to maintain and upgrade equipment as required.
• Take corrective action as required by initiated work orders through the Maximo System or as circumstances dictate and write new work orders to account for unplanned corrective maintenance time.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, ladder diagrams, and exploded parts diagrams.
• Initiate purchase of required tools, parts, and materials and maintain accountability for tools issued.
• Use proper lock-out/tag-out, confined space, and hot works permit to maintain a safe environment and comply with EHS regulatory procedures.
• Upgrade skills and knowledge as equipment and technology develop.
• Perform Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and deep cleans.
• Ensure adherence to the NEC (National Electric Code) and the NFPA code in all work performed.
• Work with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controls) and ladder logic.
• Keep area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Safely and competently operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and walk-behind lifts (certification required).
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package available after 30 days of employment that includes a variety of health and wellness programs.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telehealth services.
• Fertility benefits.
• Transgender benefits.
• 1:1 health coaching and more.
• 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Competitive Pay (Opportunities to train for higher paying positions).
• Monthly Pay for Performance bonus (up to 10% of gross earnings).
• OT opportunities.
• Safety Shoe Allotment 2x per year up to $150 each.
• Uniforms provided.
• Prescription safety vision glasses provided if necessary.
• Paid Time Off.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition/Education assistance programs.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Charitable giving.
• Full time - Year-Round Employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees