Line Tech Apprentice — Tech U Apprenticeship

The Kraft Heinz Company; Kendallville (IN); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Descripción de la vacante

The Kraft Heinz Company in Kendallville is launching the Tech U Apprenticeship, a 12-month program to build foundational mechanical and maintenance skills on our manufacturing lines. Apprentices will split time between classroom instruction and on-the-job training, developing competencies in equipment operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.

As you progress, you will gain increased responsibility and learn to apply structured problem solving to real production

Formación

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Meet all academic prerequisites and enrollment requirements established by the designated education partner.
• Successfully enroll in the required apprenticeship coursework.
• Successfully complete applicable Kraft Heinz apprenticeship selection steps and assessments.
• Demonstrate an interest in developing mechanical, technical, and manufacturing skills.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, solve problems, and develop new technical capabilities.
• Be willing and able to complete both classroom and hands-on training.
• Maintain a minimum C grade average throughout the program.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule based on training and operational requirements.
• Follow all Kraft Heinz safety, food safety, quality, attendance, and workplace requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate manufacturing and production equipment.
• Learn equipment start-up, shutdown, adjustment, and changeover procedures.
• Develop structured troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to identify equipment and production issues.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments and basic repairs as capabilities develop.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential mechanical or operational concerns.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and adjustment.
• Support preventative maintenance, equipment overhauls, modifications, and installations.
• Build an understanding of equipment reliability and how maintenance practices impact production performance.
• Monitor equipment and production processes to support quality, productivity, and minimize downtime.
• Apply problem-solving and root-cause thinking to equipment and production challenges.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, reliability, effectiveness, and cost.
• Perform sanitation activities and follow established sanitation standards.
• Complete applicable quality checks, including GMP, HACCP, weights, and other plant-specific requirements.
• Follow Kraft Heinz safety, environmental, food safety, and quality standards.
• Identify and report situations that could impact employee safety, food safety, product quality, or equipment performance.
• Apply concepts learned through classroom instruction to hands-on manufacturing assignments.
• Complete required training, assessments, coursework, and program milestones.
• Perform other duties and training assignments as needed.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

The Kraft Heinz Company in Kendallville is launching the Tech U Apprenticeship, a 12-month program to build foundational mechanical and maintenance skills on our manufacturing lines. Apprentices will split time between classroom instruction and on-the-job training, developing competencies in equipment operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.

As you progress, you will gain increased responsibility and learn to apply structured problem solving to real production