Maintenance Mechanic - Food Manufacturing & PLCs

Jackson Dairy; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Dairy is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, repair machinery, and ensure safe, compliant operations at our Hutchinson, Kansas facility. You\'ll work with electrical systems, machine tools, and PLCs while supporting the plant\'s SQR initiatives and food safety principles.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
• Proficient mechanical knowledge with electrical, welding, or fabrication.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong sense of urgency during periods of downtime.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision; ability to organize and define tasks.
• Basic computer use.
• 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.
• Perform duties accurately and safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Welding and fabrication

PLCs

Utilities

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer use

Job description

Jackson Dairy is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, repair machinery, and ensure safe, compliant operations at our Hutchinson, Kansas facility. You\'ll work with electrical systems, machine tools, and PLCs while supporting the plant\'s SQR initiatives and food safety principles.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and a proactive mindset.