R&D Pilot Plant Maintenance Technician

Kraft Heinz Company; Glenview, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Glenview, IL to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment. You will execute preventive, corrective, and emergency tasks, referencing drawings and manuals to diagnose issues and implement reliable repairs in a fast-paced pilot plant setting.

You will support overhauls, upgrades, and installations, maintain documentation, and collaborate with maintenance and pilot plant teams to ensure food safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree, technical training, or trades certification preferred.
• Relevant maintenance experience required (3-7 years) with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Ability to read and apply technical documentation, drawings, and manuals.
• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to maintain reliability and uptime.
• Perform overhauls, upgrades, and new installations as assigned.
• Input and document maintenance activities and work orders; report progress to supervisors.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and contractors while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Technical documentation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical training

Tools

Fork trucks

Welding equipment

Power tools

EAM system

Job description

Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Glenview, IL to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment. You will execute preventive, corrective, and emergency tasks, referencing drawings and manuals to diagnose issues and implement reliable repairs in a fast-paced pilot plant setting.

You will support overhauls, upgrades, and installations, maintain documentation, and collaborate with maintenance and pilot plant teams to ensure food safety and uptime.