Maintenance Line Technician

Overview

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking Line Technicians to work at our sauces processing facility in Fremont, OH. Successful candidates must be willing to perform all aspects of mechanical and preventative maintenance on various high-speed and packaging machinery. This position will focus on line coverage in assigned areas utilizing production and maintenance playbook processes and tools. Under the direction of production and maintenance supervision, this position will be required to safely operate assigned equipment and maintain all line equipment to produce product right the first time.

This person will mentor and coach line operators as needed on various maintenance and operational aspects to master their technical understanding of equipment and process controls.

• Setup, start-up, adjust and operate equipment; proper shutdown and changeover as required by company standards to minimize downtime
• Perform all mandatory quality testing/checks and complete related documentation for department operations (Quality, Safety, etc.)
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical concerns of the equipment; maintain and improve integrity and performance of focus line equipment; complete scheduled work orders
• Communicate and coordinate with Maintenance and Production Leadership any maintenance activities required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality
• Apply Maintenance Windows; perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders on all focus line equipment; participate in development/improvement of a documented 52-week maintenance plan as prescribed in the Playbook and SAP PM structure
• Develop and implement improvements using the Breakdown Management process to prevent reoccurring equipment failures
• Apply the SAP system to create notifications, perform and confirm completed work orders
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design through team collaboration; support project planning and execution
• Coordinate with other line technicians on other shifts to ensure maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effective team operation
• Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions
• Maintain good working relationships with all employees on all shifts
• Conduct training for other associates in area of responsibility
• Conform to Kraft Heinz policies and procedures including GMPs, Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA regulations, and related requirements
• Report and correct unsafe acts and conditions
• Work with the team to optimize product/material sequencing to minimize changeover time
• Maintain equipment and sustain a sanitary and clean environment during all phases of production and maintenance
• Report to Production/Maintenance Management and interact with maintenance/production personnel professionally
• Maintain ownership of assigned line equipment; operate and adjust packing equipment as needed; respond to machinery breakdowns and equipment problems as directed

• High school diploma or GED
• Availability to work all shifts including second, third, weekends, and holidays
• Experience with SAP
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes:

• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional incentives including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, company-paid Life Insurance, and Short-term disability
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fremont Factory

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation:

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