R&D Pilot Plant Maintenance Technician

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant machinery, ensuring reliability and safety in line with the preventive maintenance program. You will work from work orders, fault reports, and procedures, conduct inspections, diagnose issues, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve uptime and compliance.

You will inspect equipment, perform repairs and overhauls, and support upgrades while maintaining GMP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree, technical training, or trades certification preferred.
• 3–7 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read and apply technical documentation, drawings, and manuals.
• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance skills; capable of supporting overhauls and installations.
• Good communication, computer skills, and experience with maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks in line with policies, ensuring GMP and safety compliance.
• Execute preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance in designated areas.
• Respond to maintenance requests and troubleshoot as directed.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machinery to maintain uptime.
• Support overhauls, upgrades, and new installations as needed.
• Maintain accurate work orders and inspection documentation; report progress to supervisors.
• Coordinate with contractors and cross-functional teams on critical work needs.
• Input work orders and participate in planning meetings as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Reading technical documentation

Spreadsheets & data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical training

Tools

Maintenance management systems

EAM system

Fork trucks

Welding equipment

Power tools

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant machinery, ensuring reliability and safety in line with the preventive maintenance program. You will work from work orders, fault reports, and procedures, conduct inspections, diagnose issues, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve uptime and compliance.

You will inspect equipment, perform repairs and overhauls, and support upgrades while maintaining GMP