2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Rck-Foods; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rck-Foods in Kenosha, WI seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, repair machinery, electrical systems and utilities within the facility, ensuring safety, quality and plant reliability.

You will troubleshoot production and facility equipment, complete work orders, document activities, and support predictive maintenance while upholding Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and GMP expectations.

Qualifications

• Requires high attention to detail with precision.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Experience in maintenance or relevant technical training preferred.
• GMP knowledge and food manufacturing exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, structures, and pipe/electrical systems in the facility.
• Set up and use machine tools to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot issues and repair failures to ensure efficiency.
• Complete work orders and emergency tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance area.
• Operate and use maintenance systems to document work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Urgency under downtime

Team player

Reliability

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Deadline-oriented

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Grinder

Drill press

Milling machine

PLCs

Job description

Perform tasks related to preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, inspection and testing of equipment, building maintenance and specific projects. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility.
• Set up and use machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill press and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required.
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Document work order information/completion.
• Provide support to team in the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Participate and actively support all plant initiatives such as minimizing or eliminating downtime and ensuring plant optimization.
• Perform duties accurately and safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Proficient mechanical knowledge and skills one or more of the following maintenance classification: electrical, welding and fabrication, utilities, and basic PLCS.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong sense of urgency during periods of downtime.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Self-motivated and self-directed; 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.

Desired

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any experience in food manufacturing and knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).
• 2+ years of maintenance mechanic technician experience or relevant technical training/certification.