Maintenance Reliability Lead

Coshoctonchamber; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

401k / retirement plan

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Coshocton, OH is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to lead a small team in a fast-paced, food production environment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, program VFDs, calibrate sensors, and coordinate preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

As a hands-on leader, you will read blueprints, work with Allen-Bradley systems, and mentor apprentices while ensuring safety and quality. Schedule: Mon, Fri–Sun 6am–4:30pm; pay $28–$35/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of problem-solving breakdowns and preventative maintenance to avoid downtime.
• PLC and Electrical experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Stable work history; prior manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Must be able to work full time and overtime as needed in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of maintenance coordinators.
• Coordinate maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and calibrate temperature probes.
• Program and replace VFDs; retrieve/download programs into HMIs.
• Read blueprints and CAD drawings; operate tools and test equipment.
• Mentor technicians and apprentices; ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

PLC

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

HMI programming

Blueprints reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley

RS5000

FactoryTalk

Mettler Toledo X-ray

Weighing technologies

SAP

HMI utilities

Job description

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of problem‑solving breakdowns and proactive preventative maintenance to avoid machine malfunction and unnecessary downtime.
• PLC and Electrical experience required.
• Stable work history.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work full time and any shift in a fast‑paced, continuous production team environment. May work overtime in 4‑hour increments either before or after a scheduled shift.

Provides technical support in the manufacturing of bacon. Must lead a small team of maintenance coordinators. Must be versatile and able to problem‑solve breakdowns in addition to being proactive with adequate preventative maintenance to avoid machine malfunction and unnecessary downtime. Works with all team members to meet production goals within operating budgets.

Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team‑orientated, fast‑paced manufacturing work environment that meets strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Able to lead a small team of maintenance coordinators
• Works with all departments to meet or surpass the plant’s safety goals
• Follows all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedure
• Participates and provides input with the team during KHMS meetings
• Prioritizes and coordinates maintenance work to ensure maximum equipment uptime
• Troubleshoots through PLC’s
• Ability to make program changes
• Proficient with AllenBradly and RS5000 to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Able to “remote access” programs and utilize Asset Center as needed
• Able to fix process issues
• Troubleshoots and calibrates temperature probes
• Programs and replaces VFD’s
• Capable of retrieving and downloading programs into HMI’s
• Experience in Mettler Toledo X‑ray and Weighing technology
• Use of Factory Talk
• Performs troubleshooting and equipment repairs as needed to minimize downtime
• Installs/ repairs/ maintains all types of electrical and mechanical equipment including PLC’s, wiring, motor starters, switches, motors, gearboxes, pumps, filters, actuators, valves, etc.
• Reads and understands all types of blueprints and CAD drawings
• Operates power tools, hand tools, and electrical and instrument test equipment to install, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment
• Operates trade specific tools including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, and verniers
• Performs all necessary documentation of work performed and any unusual conditions, or defective equipment with the highest accuracy possible in SAP
• Executes Food Quality PM’s as assigned
• Executes ownership of tools and shop by maintaining good housekeeping and a clean and orderly work area.
• Mentors and trains other Technicians and Apprentices in technical and leadership skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday, Friday–Sunday, 6am–4:30pm

Pay Range: $28–35/hr

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s): Coshocton Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].