Maintenance Technician

The Kraft Heinz Company • Granite City, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Individual will be expected to perform all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and preventative types of maintenance on various high-speed filling and packaging machinery. Will work as a team member to solve problems. Excellent mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, capable of reading electrical prints, and performing basic wiring up to 480 volts.

Requirements

• Must presently reside in the maintenance department or have passed the qualification process for bidding into the maintenance department.
• Previous maintenance experience and/or equivalent technical training.
• Read and understand operating manuals.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and write electrical and electronic diagrams or schematics.
• Ability to work on plant facilities and equipment safely and effectively.
• Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates.
• Planning/organizational skills and strong verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation.
• Understanding and knowledge of electronics and mechanics
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.

Responsibilities

• Providing innovative solutions to resolve on-going breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Make necessary repairs and adjustments on machines and equipment during production to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency.
• Provide training to associates and assist them so they can make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Monitor equipment status and when necessary, participate in equipment overhauls.
• Utilize test equipment such as amp meter, fluke, and laptop computer to check electrical circuits, machine operations and process instrumentation.
• Analyze equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Maintain legible, neat, and accurate records, documentation, reports, etc.
• Complete maintenance service request and perform routine preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Follow-up on status of equipment modifications, work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Meet with vendors and contractors as necessary to assure continued efficiency and maintenance of equipment.
• Upgrade skills as required due to improvements and /or changes in technology.
• Insure good communication between different shifts.
• Assist with new associate training.
• Perform sanitation requirements as needed or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Applicants must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays, maintain work area in an orderly and sanitary condition, perform any and all duties assigned, and perform all duties in compliance with Federal, State and local codes and laws, plant rules and practices of safety, conduct, sanitation, good housekeeping and quality.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Program
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Product Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed