Maintenance Mechanic

Kellanova • Kentwood, MI

43d • $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a natural knack for working with your hands and troubleshooting mechanical components? Join us as a Maintenance Mechanic at our Grand Rapids, MI plant. This is a second shift (2:45 pm–10:45 pm) or third shift (10:45 pm–6:45 am) position, and you must be flexible with overtime as needed. Training will begin on first shift for the initial two to three weeks upon hire. The starting pay for this position is $38.27 per hour.

You’ll collaborate with an upbeat, hard-working, and diverse team to keep our plant running smoothly and continuously improve our machinery and maintenance department. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and work on exciting projects that enhance your skills and career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and complete repetitive physical tasks throughout the day, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance – Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and industrial ovens.
• Ensuring Performance Efficiency – Manage machine performance by setting up equipment, performing changeovers for production, and responding to equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Following Best Practices – Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
• Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.
• Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.
• See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

What This Job Offers

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