Night Shift Maintenance Technician - Food Plant

Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, repair machinery and systems, and support plant initiatives in a fast-paced food production environment. You will work safely to maximize uptime and ensure product quality.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, PLC familiarity, and the ability to follow GMPs. You will collaborate with a team to meet deadlines, document repairs, and maintain clean work areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Strong sense of urgency during periods of downtime.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Self-motivated and self-directed; 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.

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 allergen.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical knowledge

Downtime urgency

Team player

Self-motivated

Organization

Basic computer use

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Electrical

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, repair machinery and systems, and support plant initiatives in a fast-paced food production environment. You will work safely to maximize uptime and ensure product quality.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, PLC familiarity, and the ability to follow GMPs. You will collaborate with a team to meet deadlines, document repairs, and maintain clean work areas.