PURPOSE:
This position is a combination Maintenance/Operator position. This job will focus on 24 hour/7 day coverage for effective factory operations while implementing the Factory's preventative and corrective maintenance program. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, and under the direction of production and maintenance supervision to safely operate and maintain (mechanically and electrically) equipment in their assigned area to produce quality product right the first time. This person will perform sanitation and housekeeping duties as well as train line associates on assigned equipment. Line Technician will be required to operate equipment.

The Line Technician should be the initiator of activities to ensure our customers are getting high quality products in an efficient manner, and should facilitate use of the team approach to seek Continuous Improvement and implement ideas. The Line Technician should be familiar with all equipment to the point that he/she can make adjustments and repairs during its operation. The Line Technician reinforces Safety, Quality and Teamwork as a Business Imperative.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Setup, Start-Up, Adjust and Operation of Equipment; Proper Shutdown, Sanitation & Changeover as required to Kraft Heinz standards and to minimize downtime

* Installs, maintains, dissembles, refits, repairs and/or rebuilds electrical/mechanical equipment and/or machines, under supervision, to ensure production goals are met (may include automatic and process controls, HMI, relays, electronic controls, printers, scales, fuses, wiring defects, control modules, and alarm systems).

* Read wiring diagrams, blue prints, and schematics and follows directions from manuals and applies PLC ladder logic in solving problems.

* Perform all required quality testing/checks and complete all required documentation and paperwork for department operations: Quality (Quality Suites), Sanitation, Safety, etc.

* With E Team assistance; troubleshoot basic electrical equipment, maintain and improve electrical control systems, and complete work orders

* Communicate and coordinate with Maintenance/Production Leadership, any corrective maintenance required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality

* Utilizing Maintenance Windows; perform preventive maintenance inspections on all focus line equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department to prevent and/or correct mechanical or electrical breakdowns. Participate in the development of a documented 52-week maintenance plan

* Develop and implement improvements using the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process to prevent reoccurring equipment failures

* Utilize the CMMS system to document Maintenance activities, order parts, and develop work orders

* Recording and documentation as required by manual, computer and other systems. Ensures documentation is accurately completed using QCMS (CMMS / SAP) guidelines

* Manage all supplies associated with the lines following up on excessive loss whether vendor or mechanically driven. Ensure supplies are accounted for and returned in a timely manner

SKILLS:

The Line Technician must possess knowledge of and understand the following:

* Rebuilding, repairing, and/or replacement of electrical

equipment, parts, fuses, wiring, and machines, HMI,

relays, electronic controls, printers, scales, and alarm

systems.

* Process for conducting periodic preventative

maintenance to include electrical and mechanical

inspections, disassembly/reassembly of subsystems,

proper lubrication, and testing.

* Work order procedures and concepts.

* Wiring diagrams, blue prints, schematics, and manuals.

* PLC ladder logic.

* Mig/Tig/Arc/Braze welding, and soldering.

* Parts and supplies to support assigned areas and shifts.

* Daily, weekly, and monthly records and work order systems.

* Policies and procedures for taking and logging parts from MRO.

* Policies and procedures for submitting and documenting parts requests.

* Policies and procedures for documenting equipment failure/repair analysis, work order information, and parts information on CMMS and appropriate forms.

* Plant's safety guidelines, policies, procedures, etc.

* Environmental regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Maintenance Food Safety Program.

* Continuous improvement processes and Playbook.

Pay Range: $31-$39/hr
2nd Shift: 1 PM -9:30 PM
Tuesday - Saturday

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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.