Autonomous Maintenance Tech Journeyman (Machine Repair)

The Kraft Heinz Company; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental life insurance

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is hiring a Machine Repair Journeyman on the second shift at the Holland Plant. You will maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot varied electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components, and support start-up, shut down, and changeovers.

The role requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards, with union facility operations and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Trains to Lock Out Tag Out and maintains qualification
• Must successfully pass on the job training and maintain operator qualification

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain manufacturing equipment, machinery, and plant systems using hand tools, shop tools, and test equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components and systems
• Perform PM’s, maintain and repair machines and equipment
• Set up or change over machinery for production and adjust assemblies
• Enter work orders and parts in SAP
• Follow Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at operator level
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with GMP
• Assist with start up/shut down and changeovers as needed

Skills

Machine repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Autonomous Maintenance Tech Journeyman (Machine Repair)

May 18, 2026

$38/hour

Job Description

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule:

• Second Shift (2P – 10:30P) Monday – Friday, + $1.25 shift differential
• Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs
• Ability to work daily overtime as needed
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed
• Holland Plant has been around since 1897
• Products produced: Sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
• Union Facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Job Overview:

We are currently hiring for Machine Repair Journeyman on second shift. This person is responsible for insuring a well-functioning facility, repairs and maintains manufacturing equipment, machinery, and plant systems. Uses hand tools, shop tools, and test equipment to troubleshoot varied electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components and systems.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Work in a safe manner, following all general safety rules of the plant. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
  • Following PPE requirements
  • Escalating safety defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
• Assure that we are always working to meet or exceed our quality standards. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
  • Following GMP requirements
  • Inspecting raw materials and finished goods
  • Completing quality documentation
  • Assisting in rework as assigned
  • Escalating quality defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
• Responsible for supporting the facility to include but is not limited to the following tasks:
  • Supporting start up, shut down, and changeover tasks
  • Clearing jams
  • Assisting with sanitation and housekeeping as required
  • Troubleshooting equipment as necessary
  • Supplying, sorting, and inspecting materials and ingredients at the line
  • Perform continuous safety inspections on all operating equipment in assigned area.
  • Report all safety hazards/conditions to immediate supervisor.
  • Perform PM’s, maintain and repair machines and equipment.
  • Prepare and set-up or change over machinery for production, checking proper assembly and making any necessary adjustments.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, equipment photo cells, and air compressors.
  • Set and adjust plant equipment.
  • Clear jams in production equipment, retime components, and restart line safely.
  • Change sprockets, bearings, shafts, motors, and gear boxes.
  • Find and eliminate alarm trouble codes.
  • Assist other members of the Maintenance Team as needed to accomplish repairs and adjustments in a timely, safe, and accurate manner.
  • Use the computer to enter work orders and find parts in SAP.
  • Set-up of, & Troubleshoot Video-Jet coder.
  • Set glue patterns and timing on all hot melt gluing systems.
  • Rebuild diaphragm and solvent pumps.
  • Perform specific duties as specified per the Emergency Response Plan in the event of an emergency situation or drill.
    
• Support Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at the operator level. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in the following processes:
  • Shift Hand Offs Meetings
  • Level 1 Meetings
  • Performance Boards
  • Centerline Management (CLM)
  • Clean to Inspect and Reapply Lubrication (CIL)
  • 5S
  • Defect Handling
  • Start Up/Shut Down
  • Changeovers
  • Daily Problem Handling
• Work with support departments to improve line performance
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Perform any other duty as assigned by supervisor or lead person

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the functions of this position. Frequent and sustained physical effort is required including standing and walking, bending and twisting, using hands and fingers to handle and feel, reach with arms and hands, talk loudly and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, turn, reach, push, pull, climb, balance or crouch. Must wear all PPE required. Employee must regularly lift/move up to 40 pounds and occasionally moves up to 60 pounds. Mechanical assistance will be used to move skids of material up to 3,000 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to react and move quickly in case of emergency is mandatory.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Working conditions include extremes of heat, cold and humidity. The employee will be exposed during his/her job to high noise levels, chemicals, exposure to strong odors, fumes or airborne particles, constant stair climbing, and slippery floors.

Personal Protective Equipment: The employee is regularly required to wear company authorized safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, rubber boots, chemical protection and other personal protective equipment to successfully perform the functions of this job safely.

Qualifications:

• Upon hire will train to become Lock Out Tag Out certified and maintain qualification
• Must successfully pass on the job training and maintain operator qualification

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical, 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:

Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Location(s)

Holland Factory

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] .

The Kraft Heinz Company is a leading global food and beverage producer, known for iconic brands and committed to sustainability and community well-being through innovative practices.

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