MFG MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Kroger Family of Companies; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Albany, GA facility. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, electrical systems, and structures to ensure peak plant performance in safety, quality, and reliability.

You will operate shop tools, troubleshoot faults, and complete work orders in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical knowledge, basic PLC skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while adhering

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Proficient mechanical knowledge and skills in electrical, welding, utilities, or basic PLCs.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience in food manufacturing and GMP knowledge (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, structures, pipes and electrical systems in the facility.
• Set up and use machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill press and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot issues and repair production and facility equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required.
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean, orderly fashion and document work orders.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs and plant initiatives to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety programs and policies to produce safe, quality foods and meet regulatory requirements.
• Work around ingredients and finished products that may contain allergens.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

PLCs

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Grinder

Drill press

Milling machine

Job description

Perform tasks related to preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, inspection and testing of equipment, building maintenance and specific projects. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility

• Set up and use 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 and unplanned/emergency tasks as required

• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion

• Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties

• Operate material handling equipment safely

• Document work order information/completion

• Provide support to team in the predictive and preventative maintenance program

• Participate and actively support all plant initiatives such as minimizing or eliminating downtime and ensuring plant optimization

• Perform duties accurately and safety in a fast-paced environment

• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision

Proficient mechanical knowledge and skills one or more of the following maintenance classification: electrical, welding and fabrication, utilities, and basic PLCS

Must be at least 18 years of age

Strong sense of urgency during periods of downtime

Team player with positive attitude

Reliable and dependable

Selfmotivated and selfdirected; ability to organize and define tasks with minimal supervision

Basic computer use, knowledge and skills

Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision

Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Desired

High School Diploma or GED

Any experience in food manufacturing and knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)

2+ years maintenance mechanic technician experience or relevant technical training/certification