MFG MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Kroger Family of Companies; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair machinery, electrical systems, and facilities. You will use lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines to fabricate parts and troubleshoot issues for maximum efficiency.

Role requires mechanical knowledge across electrical, welding, fabrication, PLCs, and basic computing, with a focus on safety and food quality. Must be 18+, team oriented, and able to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Proficient mechanical knowledge across electrical, welding and fabrication, utilities, and basic PLCs.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work with urgency during downtime.
• Team player with positive attitude and reliability.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and task organization.
• Basic computing skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair machinery, equipment, structures, pipes, and electrical systems in the facility.
• Set up and use machine tools (lathe, grinder, drill press, milling) to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot issues and repair production and facility equipment for efficiency.
• Complete work orders and emergent tasks as required.
• Keep maintenance areas clean and orderly.
• Use maintenance systems to complete daily/weekly/monthly duties.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Document work orders and completion status.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Participate in plant initiatives to minimize downtime and optimize the plant.
• Perform duties accurately and safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow programs and practices to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company standards.
• Adhere to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Perform essential functions with/without reasonable accommodation.
• Work around ingredients and foods containing allergens.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical

Welding

Fabrication

PLCs

Basic computer use

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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