Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift

Kraft Heinz; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

Company match 401(k)

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Winchester VA is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to provide technical support in manufacturing liquid drinks. You will troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with all teams to meet production goals within budget.

This full-time role requires hands-on problem solving and reading CAD drawings. The position operates on a 12-hour night shift (7pm–7am), with a 3-2-2 schedule and opportunities for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness to maintain safe plant conditions.
• Quality orientation to ensure compliant processes and checks.
• Adaptability to changes in tasks and schedules.
• Strong teamwork to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Works with all departments to meet or surpass the plant's safety goals.
• Follows all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Participates in DDS (Daily Direction Setting) meetings and contributes input.
• Prioritizes and coordinates maintenance work for maximum equipment uptime.
• Performs troubleshooting to minimize downtime and fixes equipment repairs.
• Reads and understands blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Operates tools and equipment to install, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Operates welders and torches for repairs.
• Uses precision tools (micrometers, calipers, verniers) and machine shop equipment.
• Documents all work and any issues, using SAP.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Orientation

Adaptability

Teamwork/Collaboration

Job description

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Job Description

Location
Winchester VA

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 night shift (7pm – 7am)
3-2-2schedule
OT as needed

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
  

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].

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]