2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

RCK Foods; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RCK Foods is hiring a maintenance technician to perform preventative and predictive maintenance across plant equipment and facilities. You will install, repair, and calibrate machinery, set up tools, and troubleshoot issues to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires 18+ years, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment. Experience with PLCs and basic fabrication is a plus. On-site work in Wisconsin supports Kroger Manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Proficient mechanical knowledge and skills in 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, structures, and piping in the facility.
• Set up and use machine tools (lathe, grinder, drill press, milling) to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment for efficiency.
• Complete work orders and unplanned tasks as required.
• Keep maintenance area clean and organized.
• Use maintenance systems to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Document work order information and completion.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Support plant initiatives to minimize downtime and optimize plant operations.
• Perform duties safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow programs to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company requirements.
• Comply with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Be able to work around ingredients/allergens.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical

Welding

Fabrication

Utilities

Basic PLCs

Meet deadlines

Team player

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years maintenance technician experience or relevant training/certification

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.