Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing

Kroger•Portland, OR

About The Position

Perform preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, equipment inspection and testing, building maintenance, and specific projects. Work safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership in accordance with Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. The role installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and facility pipe and electrical systems. It also involves troubleshooting production and facility equipment, completing work orders, supporting predictive and preventative maintenance, and contributing to plant initiatives and food safety and quality systems. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficient knowledge and ability in welding and electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Basic computer use knowledge and skills.
Self-motivated and self-directed.
Flexibility to work any shift as needed.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and facility pipe and electrical systems.
Set up and use machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines to repair or fabricate parts.
Troubleshoot issues and repair production and facility equipment failures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Complete assigned work orders and document their completion in the relevant systems.
Keep the maintenance area clean and orderly.
Use maintenance systems to complete daily, weekly, and monthly duties.
Operate material handling equipment safely.
Support the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
Participate in and actively support plant initiatives.
Organize and define tasks with minimal supervision.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
Remain accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.