Utility Support Technician

Kraft Heinz; Town of Lowville (NY); On-site; USD 45,750 - 59,966; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Lowville Plant is seeking a maintenance-oriented technician to perform preventative maintenance on plant systems and support the utilities team. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, maintain logs, and assist with boilers, HVAC, and water treatment equipment across all shifts.

Training and seminars are part of the role. The position operates on an hourly manufacturing schedule, with weekend and holiday work expected as production requires.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
• Willingness to attend training and seminars as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant systems and communicate with team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on time as directed by maintenance manager.
• Support safety, security, and regulatory tasks during shifts.
• Maintain logs documenting completed regulatory tasks and work performed.
• Assist with boiler, steam, pneumatic, HVAC, and WWTP equipment maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Pneumatic systems

HVAC equipment

Desiccant control systems

Industrial electrical

Job description

Job Description

Specific duties include: Successful completion of all required periodic plant and job-specific training. Support all Plant Safety and Security functions to ensure incident free work. The Utilities Support team member must Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks on time as directed by Maintenance Manager. Participation as an active member in the PSM and SSP Team. Support the Utilities team to ensures that all regulatory tasks are completed and documented on a log or logbook during work shift as required. Ability to perform required maintenance and troubleshoot problems on all plant system. Ability to perform advanced machine tool operations. Ability to support WWTP

Hourly manufacturing position

Job Description

Specific duties include: Successful completion of all required periodic plant and job-specific training. Support all Plant Safety and Security functions to ensure incident free work. The Utilities Support team member must Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks on time as directed by Maintenance Manager. Participation as an active member in the PSM and SSP Team. Support the Utilities team to ensures that all regulatory tasks are completed and documented on a log or logbook during work shift as required. Ability to perform required maintenance and troubleshoot problems on all plant system. Ability to perform advanced machine tool operations. Ability to support WWTP equipment maintenance to ensure reliable operation. Support with maintenance on plant boilers and steam system components. Preferred knowledge of Pneumatic systems and plant air compressors. Ability to troubleshoot Facility HVAC equipment, and desiccant control systems. Ability to support the test and maintain plant fire system and controls. Will serve as a Critical valve operator and Critical system controller in emergency situations on all shifts as needed. Must have the interpersonal skills to work with other mechanics, electricians, supervisors, and production/sanitation personnel. Clean, inspect, and lubricate applicable equipment. Must be willing to attend training and/or seminars as necessary to fulfill the plant’s needs as a utility technician. Must be available to work during plant scheduled shutdowns. Basic electrical knowledge for troubleshooting. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, as well as an ability to perform accurate work with attention to detail. Qualifications to be considered for this position include: attendance, prior experience and/or education and past job performance. Comply with all Kraft policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain positive rapport with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other Associates. Participate on assigned teams; Support team decisions. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager. Must adhere to all site rules and adhere to all ways of working processes and procedures within this role. Position requires compliance with regulatory best Practices, timely Work completion, and the ability to perform or support all duties. Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) participation is required.

Sanitation

Will ensure that the equipment and machinery he/she works with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of employment and during refresher sessions.

Quality Assurance

Ensures all products manufactured comply with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function.

Safety

Will follow instructions delivered during the training that explain the fundamentals of the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep himself/herself and others away from harm while performing his/her duties. Will adhere to all ORM policies and procedures.

Work on all shifts expected, Weekend and Holiday work will be required. Schedule is based on a 7 day/week production; therefore, workdays may fluctuate from week to week based on production.

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals With Disabilities/sexual Orientation/gender Identity

Rate of Pay: $33.21-43.53

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Lowville Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].