Maintenance Technician

Kraft Heinz•Mason City, IA

25d•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to work at our production facility in Mason City, IA. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts alternating days and nights, including weekends
Ability to work overtime as necessary
Background in a manufacturing environment or technical background with electrical, mechanical or automation experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong electrical, mechanical and/or automation skills
Previous experience with operation and maintenance
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure minimal interruptions in production
Independently problem solve repairs and breakdowns in the packaging areas
Help operators develop their maintenance skills when appropriate
Perform assigned planned work repairs, preventive and predictive activities in a quality manner
Provide feedback about assigned tasks that will improve the equipment database and the quality of the tasks in SAP
Lead major equipment rebuilds as assigned, utilizing the skills of others assigned to assist
Complete planned and scheduled work for rebuilds and repairs
Install new equipment and support capital projects as assigned
Get/kit parts from Stores as needed.
Utilize SAP to identify and locate parts for assigned tasks
Enter data in SAP accurately and completely
Participate in identifying repetitive equipment failures
Participate in resolution of issues as a subject matter expert

Benefits

Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
Company match 401(k) Plan
Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.
Starting with 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
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.
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