Doughnut Factory Maintenance Technician

Since its founding over 80 years ago, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh, premium quality doughnuts inspired by their founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets guests know when doughnuts are being made fresh in shop so they can enjoy hot doughnuts fresh off the line. To make Krispy Kreme's in-shop experience even sweeter, many shops across the globe feature the brands one-of-a-kind doughnut theatre, an immersive, interactive experience through which guests can see Krispy Kreme's melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts being made right before their eyes.

Krispy Kreme's Maintenance Technician in our Doughnut Factory is critical to keeping our delicious doughnuts running on our Doughnut making equipment, so our customers receive their orders on time.

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

* You'll ensure our doughnut making equipment and Doughnut Factory facility are running in tip-top shape.

* Part of your daily routine will include preventative maintenance on all factory equipment, troubleshooting equipment issues and performing repairs. We have a Preventative Maintenance Calendar that shows your daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual maintenance to be completed to help keep you on track for impeccable equipment maintenance.

* You'll use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on our doughnut-making equipment. Part of the work to perform includes assembling mechanical components and electrical devices, and possibly performing welding and fabricating as needed.

* There might be other duties too, as the world of doughnut making is ever-changing!

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

* The skills needed to get the job done will require you to be proficient in at least five areas and have knowledge of the others:

* Automated equipment operation, including setup, teardown and repair;
Boiler operation;
Electrical wiring;
Hydraulics;
Pipe fitting and plumbing;
Pneumatics, Sheet metal;
Welding;
Shop machinery; PLC troubleshooting and programming. Of course, a strong work ethic, being part of a team, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are important too.

* You'll need a high school diploma / equivalency or GED

* It's extra awesome if you have 3-5 years of experience in an Industrial Plant and/or have completed a technical program or certification in electric, welding or general machine maintenance.

* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS:

* Weekly Pay

* Career opportunities - we are growing!

* Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)

* Employee discount program

* 401K plan

* PTO

* Company events

* Education Reimbursement

* Adoption Assistance

* Life Insurance

* FSA/HSA Plans

* Pet Insurance

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WHY KRISPY KREME?

At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:

Loving People:

* Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.

* Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.

Loving Communities:

* At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.

* In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.

* In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.

Loving Planet:

* We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.

* We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.

Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat…