Food Plant Maintenance Mechanic: Preventive & Repairs

Kroger Springdale Ice Cream & Beverage; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Springdale Ice Cream & Beverage in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot production equipment, and support plant reliability. You will work on machinery, electrical, welding and PLCs, and contribute to safety, quality, and line uptime.

The role requires high attention to detail, strong mechanical knowledge, teamwork, and ability to work with limited supervision.

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, 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical knowledge

Team player

Self-motivated

Basic computer use

Oral and written communication

Planning and organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food manufacturing GMP experience

Tools

Lathe

Grinder

Drill press

Milling machine

PLCs

Job description

Kroger Springdale Ice Cream & Beverage in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot production equipment, and support plant reliability. You will work on machinery, electrical, welding and PLCs, and contribute to safety, quality, and line uptime.

The role requires high attention to detail, strong mechanical knowledge, teamwork, and ability to work with limited supervision.