Maintenance Technician: Precision Repairs & PM

Country-Oven-Bakery; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, repair machinery, and support plant operations. You will use lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines to repair or fabricate parts, troubleshoot issues, and complete work orders on a full-time on-site shift.

Requirements include 2+ years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency in welding and electromechanical systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years maintenance mechanic experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient knowledge and ability in welding, as well as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a 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.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Flexible to work any shift as needed.

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 the maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, and 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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Planning

Time management

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Grinder

Drill press

Milling machine

Job description

Kroger Manufacturing in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, repair machinery, and support plant operations. You will use lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines to repair or fabricate parts, troubleshoot issues, and complete work orders on a full-time on-site shift.

Requirements include 2+ years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency in welding and electromechanical systems.