Layton Dairy MFG Maintenance Mechanic

The Kroger Co.•Layton, UT

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, equipment inspections and testing, building maintenance, and specific projects at the Layton Dairy manufacturing facility. The role supports plant performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) and the Customer 1st strategy, while providing leadership aligned with Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrating the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, piping, and electrical systems. The role troubleshoots production and facility equipment, completes work orders and emergency tasks, supports predictive and preventive maintenance, and participates in initiatives to reduce downtime and optimize plant operations. Work must be performed safely and accurately while following food safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements. The position may involve working around ingredients or finished products containing food allergens.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Proficient mechanical knowledge and skills in one or more maintenance classifications: electrical, welding and fabrication, utilities, or basic PLCs.
Strong sense of urgency during periods of downtime.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Reliable and dependable.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to organize and define tasks with minimal supervision.
Basic computer use, knowledge, and skills.
Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Two or more years of maintenance mechanic technician experience or relevant technical training/certification.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility.
Set up and use machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines 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 and unplanned or emergency tasks as required.
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.
Document work order information and completion.
Support the predictive and preventive maintenance program.
Participate in and actively support plant initiatives, including minimizing or eliminating downtime and ensuring plant optimization.
Perform duties accurately and safely in a fast-paced environment.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Remain accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.