Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing

The Kroger Co.•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, equipment inspection and testing, building maintenance, and specific projects. The role supports the safe, efficient, and accurate operation and improvement of plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. The mechanic provides leadership embodying the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. The position installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, facility structures, and piping and electrical systems; uses machine tools to repair or fabricate parts; troubleshoots production and facility equipment; completes and documents work orders; and supports predictive and preventative maintenance programs. It also contributes to plant initiatives and food safety and quality systems, while following regulatory and company requirements. The essential functions must be performed 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 in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Strong attention to detail with 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.
Flexible to work any shift as needed.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility.
Set up and use machine tools, including a lathe, grinder, drill press, and milling machine, to repair or fabricate parts.
Troubleshoot issues and repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Complete assigned work orders.
Maintain the maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
Use maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, and monthly duties.
Operate material handling equipment safely.
Enter information in systems to document work order completion.
Support the team’s 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 the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.