Granite City, IL, US
9 days ago
Maintenance Tech $31.91 Per Hour

Job Description

* Primary Function:           

Individual will be expected to perform all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and preventative types of maintenance on various high-speed filling and packaging machinery.  Will work as a team member to solve problems.  Excellent mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, capable of reading electrical prints, and performing basic wiring up to 480 volts.

* Specific Duties:

Providing innovative solutions to resolve on-going breakdowns. Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment.  Make necessary repairs and adjustments on machines and equipment during production to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency. Provide training to associates and assist them so they can make minor adjustments to equipment. Monitor equipment status and when necessary, participate in equipment overhauls. Utilize test equipment such as amp meter, fluke, and laptop computer to check electrical circuits, machine operations and process instrumentation. Analyze equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and quality. Maintain legible, neat, and accurate records, documentation, reports, etc. Complete maintenance service request and perform routine preventative maintenance tasks as assigned. Follow-up on status of equipment modifications, work orders and preventative maintenance. Meet with vendors and contractors as necessary to assure continued efficient and maintenance of equipment. Upgrade skills as required due to improvements and /or changes in technology. Insure good communication between different shifts. Assist with new associate training. Perform sanitation requirements as needed or required. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

* Productivity Responsibility: 

Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure we are the low-cost, high-quality producer.  Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.

* Quality Responsibility:

Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.  Comply with all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures. Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and training of new associates.

* Safety Responsibility:

Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.  Involvement & supportive of safety teams & processes.  Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.

* Qualifications:

Must presently reside in the maintenance department or have passed the qualification process for bidding into the maintenance department. Previous maintenance experience and/or equivalent technical training. Read and understand operating manuals.  Ability to interpret, analyze, and write electrical and electronic diagrams or schematics. Ability to work on plant facilities and equipment safely and effectively. Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates. Planning/organizational skills and strong verbal communication skills. Understanding of requirement and importance of documentation. Understanding and knowledge of electronics and mechanics Able to lift 50 lbs.

* Primary Function:           

Individual will be expected to perform all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and preventative types of maintenance on various high-speed filling and packaging machinery.  Will work as a team member to solve problems.  Excellent mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, capable of reading electrical prints, and performing basic wiring up to 480 volts.

* Specific Duties:

Providing innovative solutions to resolve on-going breakdowns. Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment.  Make necessary repairs and adjustments on machines and equipment during production to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency. Provide training to associates and assist them so they can make minor adjustments to equipment. Monitor equipment status and when necessary, participate in equipment overhauls. Utilize test equipment such as amp meter, fluke, and laptop computer to check electrical circuits, machine operations and process instrumentation. Analyze equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and quality. Maintain legible, neat, and accurate records, documentation, reports, etc. Complete maintenance service request and perform routine preventative maintenance tasks as assigned. Follow-up on status of equipment modifications, work orders and preventative maintenance. Meet with vendors and contractors as necessary to assure continued efficient and maintenance of equipment. Upgrade skills as required due to improvements and /or changes in technology. Insure good communication between different shifts. Assist with new associate training. Perform sanitation requirements as needed or required. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

* Productivity Responsibility: 

Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure we are the low-cost, high-quality producer.  Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.

* Quality Responsibility:

Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.  Comply with all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures. Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and training of new associates.

* Safety Responsibility:

Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.  Involvement & supportive of safety teams & processes.  Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.  

* Qualifications:

Must presently reside in the maintenance department or have passed the qualification process for bidding into the maintenance department. Previous maintenance experience and/or equivalent technical training. Read and understand operating manuals.  Ability to interpret, analyze, and write electrical and electronic diagrams or schematics. Ability to work on plant facilities and equipment safely and effectively. Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates. Planning/organizational skills and strong verbal communication skills. Understanding of requirement and importance of documentation. Understanding and knowledge of electronics and mechanics Able to lift 50 lbs.

Location(s)

Granite City 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

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