Maintenance Mechanic- Nights

Ocean Spray • Kenosha, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ocean Spray is hiring Maintenance Mechanics at the Kenosha Bottling Plant, a 400,000 sq ft facility that mixes and batches concentrates for Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Juice products. This is a high-speed manufacturing environment with recent bottling line upgrades. The position offers year-round, full-time employment. Mechanics earn a starting pay rate of $32.15 to $39.14 per hour, plus a $0.75 per hour shift differential for the night shift, based on experience and skill levels.

Requirements

• Mechanical Troubleshooting skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Ability to use machines and technologies such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), (Allen Bradley), Conveyor Systems, and Servo Motors.
• Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment, 12hr shifts, every other weekend, and possibly some holidays.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Ability to pass initial assessment
• Requires a valid fork truck license (Ocean Spray provided training) and the completion of routine maintenance checks and enter a record of necessary equipment repairs into a maintenance log.
• Safely and competently operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and walk-behind lifts (certification required).

Nice To Haves

• Bottling, canning, and manufacturing experience, a plus
• PLS (AB) and ladder logic knowledge experience a plus.

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 they are performed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Train operators and other mechanics in all aspects of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and operation.
• 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 CMMS System or as circumstances dictate and write new work orders to account for unplanned corrective maintenance time.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical 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 permits to maintain a safe environment and comply with EHS regulatory procedures.
• Upgrade skills and knowledge as equipment and technology develop.
• Ensure adherence to the NEC (National Electric Code) and the NFPA code in all work performed.
• Keep work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and walk-behind lifts (certification required).
• May be required to work outside or in the cooler/freezer.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Perform 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED