Maintenance Technician

Overview

Come join our team, where we make iconic childhood favorites like Capri Sun and Kool-Aid. Channel your inner Kool-Aid Man, bring the energy, and your loudest “OH YEAH!” Great pay, fast-paced shifts, and unlimited bragging rights at the next family BBQ.

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.

• 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 efficiency 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.

• 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 requirements and importance of documentation.
• Understanding and knowledge of electronics and mechanics
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet! We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

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