Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing

Kroger Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance across plant equipment, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

You will assist with installations, tool setup, and ongoing reliability improvements in a safety-conscious environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work with limited supervision, and a flexible shift schedule to support plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient knowledge and ability in welding, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy and precision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, structures, and pipe and electrical systems.
• Set up and use machine tools to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Complete assigned work orders and document in systems.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Welding

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perform tasks related to preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, inspection and testing of equipment, building maintenance and specific projects. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility.
• Set up and use of 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.
• 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.
• Enter information in the systems to document work order completion.
• Provide support to team in the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Participate and actively support all plant initiatives.
• Organize and define tasks with minimal supervision.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient knowledge and ability in welding, as well as electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Basic computer use knowledge and skills
• Selfmotivated and selfdirected
• Flexible to work any shift as needed