MFG MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 2ND SHIFT

The Kroger Co.•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

Perform preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, equipment inspection and testing, building maintenance, and specific projects. Work safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership reflecting Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrate company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role supports production and facility equipment reliability, food safety, quality, and plant optimization. The mechanic completes assigned work orders and emergency tasks, supports predictive and preventive maintenance, and maintains an orderly maintenance area. The position involves working around ingredients or finished products that may contain 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, such as 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 or certification.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair facility machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems.
Set up and use machine tools, including lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines, to repair or fabricate parts.
Troubleshoot issues and repair failures of production and facility equipment to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Complete assigned work orders and unplanned or emergency tasks as required.
Keep the maintenance area clean and orderly.
Use maintenance systems to complete daily, weekly, and monthly duties.
Operate material handling equipment safely.
Document work order information and completion.
Support the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
Participate in and support plant initiatives to minimize or eliminate downtime and optimize the plant.
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 or finished products known to contain food allergens.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.