General Maintenance - 2nd Shift Champaign, IL, US Posted 42 mins ago

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

## General Maintenance - 2nd ShiftChampaign Plant, Illinois, United States of AmericaApply NowJob ID: R-108014Date posted: 10/27/2026Team: ManufacturingLocation: Champaign, IL, US## Job Description**Compensation Overview:** The starting hourly wage for this role is $37.69 Shift Premium of $.75/hr on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) Hourly Bonus Program **Work Schedule:** · Flexible scheduling, 8-hour workday, 6 days a week, with overtime. · Employees must have weekend availability. · Employees may work weekends and holidays. **Job Overview:** · Perform routine and corrective maintenance on production equipment (conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, fillers/packaging equipment) to minimize downtime. · Perform welding and fabrication as including stainless work and sanitary repairs. · Installation of new equipment, which will include: moving and setting, leveling and aligning, perform proper methods of anchoring, and test running. · Complete maintenance on steal, air and vacuum systems, and hydraulics. · Installation or repair of all building fixtures including doors, windows, piping, and some light masonry work. · Diagnose and fix leaks, clogs, and mechanical failures on process piping, pumps, and fittings; replace gaskets and seals. · Maintain the 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. **Qualifications:** · Previous welding/fabrication experience in a maintenance role. · Previous experience with pipefitting, plumbing or steam a plus. · Able to lift up to 50lbs. · Able to stand for extended periods of time. · Able to safely work at heights. **Plant & Community Overview:** Plant Overview: The Champaign, IL plant is the flagship plant in the Kraft Heinz organization and the largest volume producing plant in North America. · Established in 1963 · Home to 1000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments · Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, and A-1 steak sauce. Community Overview: Welcome to our Champaign, IL community! **Benefits:** Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, 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:* Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments* Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training* Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs* Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability**Location(s)**Champaign Plant**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]**.**