Maintenance Mechanic

Kellanova; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Maintenance Mechanic at a leading snacks powerhouse, where your hands-on skills will help keep the plant running smoothly. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment. You'll work collaboratively with a diverse group, contributing to exciting projects that enhance your professional growth. With flexible shifts and a commitment to safety, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make an impact. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a company that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing setting is essential.
• Basic computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Manage machine performance and respond to equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Troubleshooting Mechanical Components

Preventative Maintenance

Basic Computer Skills

Behavior-Based Safety Systems

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you have a natural knack for working with your hands and troubleshooting mechanical components? Join us as a Maintenance Mechanic at our Grand Rapids, MI plant. This is a second shift, working 2:45 pm-10:45 pm, or a third shift position, working 10:45 pm - 6:45 am, and must be flexible with overtime as needed. The starting pay for this position is $38.27 per hour.

You'll collaborate with an upbeat, hard-working, and diverse team to keep our plant running smoothly and continuously improve our machinery and maintenance department. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and work on exciting projects that enhance your skills and career growth.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Preventative Maintenance - Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and industrial ovens.
• Ensuring Performance Efficiency - Manage machine performance by setting up equipment, performing changeovers for production, and responding to equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Following Best Practices - Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.

We're Looking for Someone With

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing setting
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and complete repetitive physical tasks throughout the day, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds

What's Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 30th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email .

Benefits offerings vary by site but are competitive and generally include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, along with an employee assistance program. Kellanova offers paid time off, paid holidays, and other leaves to promote work/life balance.

Where applicable, we offer income protection benefits such as supplemental life insurance and the ability to participate in a retirement plan. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

The best brands. The best people. The best you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .