Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Day Shift

Kraft Heinz; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Short-term disability

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a maintenance technician for its Winchester, VA plant. The role requires versatile problem-solving skills to prevent downtime and ensure production goals are met within budget.

You will perform preventative maintenance, coordinate tasks with multiple departments, and support safe, compliant plant operations. Typical duties include troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and reading blueprints/CAD drawings.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness to maintain safe operations.
• Quality orientation to ensure precise, compliant tasks.
• Adaptability to handle changing tasks and schedules.
• Teamwork and collaboration with all departments to meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Works with all departments to meet or surpass plant safety goals.
• Follows all GMPs and company policies.
• Participates in DDS meetings and provides input.
• Prioritizes and coordinates maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Performs troubleshooting to minimize downtime and repairs equipment.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Orientation

Adaptability

Teamwork/Collaboration

Job description

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

Company match 401(k) Plan

Company-paid Short Term Disability Benefits.

Pay

The starting hourly wage for this role is $36.47 per hour.

Work Schedule

Full-time position

12 hour day shift (7am – 7pm)

3-2-2 schedule

OT as needed

Location

Winchester VA

Job Overview

Provides technical support in the manufacturing of liquid drinks. 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.

Job Description

• 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 procedures.
• Participates and provides input with the team during DDS (Daily Direction Setting) meetings.
• Prioritizes and coordinates maintenance work to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
• Performs troubleshooting as needed to minimize downtime.
• Performs equipment repairs.
• 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 welders and torches to perform repairs.
• Operates trade specific tools including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
• Operates all types of machine shop equipment including drills, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and cut-off saws.
• Performs all vital documentation of work performed and any unusual conditions, or defective equipment with the highest accuracy possible in SAP.
• Performs ownership of tools and shop by maintaining good housekeeping and a clean and orderly work area.
• Coordinates training as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Adaptability – Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting optimally to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Teamwork/Collaboration – Working optimally with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires frequent walking and extended periods of standing
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to climb
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required (steel-toed shoes, hair and beard nets, bump caps, gloves, eye protection, aprons etc.)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment
• Environmental Considerations:
• Non-temperature-controlled environment

Work-Life Balance Considerations

• May be requested work occasional overtime (including weekends)
• Schedules are subject to change based on business needs

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. 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

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet! We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Consideration will be given to individual qualifications and seniority in making final selection among applicants for this job. Candidate must successfully complete and receive a passing score on the Utility Qualification Exam as part of the selection process. Applicants must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays, maintain work area in an orderly and sanitary condition, perform any and all duties assigned, and perform all duties in compliance with Federal, State and local codes and laws, plant rules and practices of safety, conduct, sanitation, good housekeeping and quality.

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]

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. 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, and 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)

Winchester 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].