Maintenance Mechanic starting $31.66 and $2,500 Retention Bonus

Kraft Heinz; Muscatine (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Mechanic, where your expertise in mechanical skills will be valued. This role offers a dynamic work environment in a facility that produces quality products for numerous household brands. You'll be responsible for maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring team members, all while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. With a competitive starting salary and a retention bonus, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative setting. Embrace the opportunity to make a real impact in a team-oriented atmosphere!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Short-term disability

Health Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanic with technical abilities is crucial.
• Ability to train others on mechanical skills and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Setup, start-up, and operation of equipment while minimizing downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP System

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic starting $31.66 and $2,500 Retention Bonus

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Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Maintenance Mechanics to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality oriented and be willing to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• One must have performed work as a Mechanic, have comparable experience and/or demonstrated Technical abilities; internal screening may be used to determine skills as necessary.
• Must be able to operate and maintain all equipment in assigned area.
• Candidate must be able to train self/others on mechanical skills, mechanical repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills; new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance, problem-solving/troubleshooting, etc. where skills are not at the required level.
• Must be able to communicate and interact to coach team members on basic tasks in a professional manner.
• Duties assigned such as changeovers, center lining, FI events, and any task that requires a maintenance skill set.

Benefits & Compensation Overview
We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you choose what is best for you, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
• A shift differential for those who work second or third shift.

Work Schedule
Work schedule varies. Must be able to work any shift needed, including overtime.

• 1st shift – Mon – Fri, 6am – 2:15pm
• 2nd shift – Mon – Fri, 2pm – 10:15pm
• 3rd shift – Mon – Fri, 10pm – 6:15am
• Start times can slightly vary depending on department or position.

Job Overview
Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

This is a combination of Maintenance Technician and Operator position and it will focus on line coverage in assigned area utilizing production and maintenance playbook processes and tools. Under the direction of production and maintenance supervision, this position will be required to safely operate assigned equipment and maintain all line equipment. This person will mentor and coach line operators on maintenance and operational aspects of equipment and process controls.

Responsibilities & Duties
Technical

• Setup, Start-Up, Adjust and Operation of Equipment; Proper Shutdown and Changeover as required by company standards and to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues in accordance with maintenance job classification, maintain and improve integrity and performance of all focus line/s equipment, and complete scheduled work orders.
• Communicate and coordinate with Maintenance and Production Leadership any maintenance activities required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
• Utilizing Maintenance Windows/Scheduled downtime; perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders on all focus line equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department.
• Develop and implement improvements using the Breakdown Management process to prevent reoccurring equipment failures.
• Utilize the SAP system to create notifications, perform and confirm completed work orders.

Leadership

• Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design through use of the team concept.
• Communicate with other line technicians on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment.
• Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions.
• Conduct training for other associates in area of responsibility.
• Report and correct unsafe acts and conditions.