Maintenance Technician

Kraft Heinz • Granite City, IL

13d • 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 requirement and importance of documentation.
• Understanding and knowledge of electronics and mechanics
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

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 efficient 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.
• Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure we are the low-cost, high-quality producer.
• Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.
• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Comply with all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and training of new associates.
• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
• Involvement & supportive of safety teams & processes.
• Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.

Benefits

• 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.
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• 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.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: 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