2nd Shift Maintenance Tech – Welding & Equipment Install

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. Champaign Plant is seeking a General Maintenance technician for 2nd shift to perform routine and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and build/repair components.

You will weld, fabricate, and install new equipment, ensuring proper alignment, anchoring, and test runs. Role requires welding/fabrication experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and weekend availability; knowledge of piping, hydraulics, and sanitary repairs is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous welding/fabrication experience in a maintenance role.
• Experience with pipefitting, plumbing or steam is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to safely work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on production equipment (conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, fillers/packaging equipment).
• Perform welding and fabrication including stainless work and sanitary repairs.
• Install new equipment including moving, leveling, anchoring and test running.
• Complete maintenance on steel, air and vacuum systems, and hydraulics.
• Install or repair building fixtures including doors, windows, piping, and light masonry work.
• Diagnose and fix leaks, clogs, and mechanical failures on process piping, pumps, and fittings; replace gaskets and seals.
• Maintain maintenance shop, tools, and parts; inspect and safely operate shop and welding equipment.
• Will be working at heights and within confined spaces.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Pipefitting

Plumbing

Steam systems

Lifting 50 lbs

Working at heights

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Job description

Kraft Heinz, Inc. Champaign Plant is seeking a General Maintenance technician for 2nd shift to perform routine and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and build/repair components.

You will weld, fabricate, and install new equipment, ensuring proper alignment, anchoring, and test runs. Role requires welding/fabrication experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and weekend availability; knowledge of piping, hydraulics, and sanitary repairs is valued.