12 Hour Off Shift Industrial Mechanic
Location: Davenport, IA
Pay
Starting pay is $31.60 per hour. An additional $5.50 per hour is awarded upon completion of the Master Mechanic training program.
Schedule
Rotating schedule with shifts as follows:
- 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 3% pay increase after July 27th
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Leave of absence options
- Employee recognition programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing programs (physical, social, emotional, financial)
- Family support programs
About the Facility & Community
This facility is a new, 71-acre plant built in 2017 and employs 600 people. It produces Oscar Mayer deli meats and Lunchables meats. The plant is unionized, with members represented by UFCW Local 431.
The Quad Cities region, located along the Mississippi River, includes Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, as well as Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. It is a vibrant community of 400,000 people. Learn more at Visit Quad Cities.
About the Role
The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an Industrial Mechanic for our Davenport, Iowa facility. This is a combination mechanic and leadership position focused on line coverage in an assigned area, utilizing production and maintenance playbook processes and tools. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality-oriented, willing to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, refrigerated food manufacturing environment.
Under the direction of production supervision, this role involves safely operating assigned equipment, maintaining all line equipment, and mentoring line operators on maintenance and operational aspects. The position requires initiating activities, facilitating a team approach for continuous improvement, and implementing ideas. Familiarity with all equipment to the point of adjusting and repairing during operation is essential.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain all equipment in the assigned area.
- Train self and others on mechanical skills, repairs, overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills, and new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
- Communicate and interact professionally to coach team members on basic tasks.
- Perform duties such as changeovers, center lining, and other tasks requiring maintenance skills.
- Coordinate maintenance efforts by communicating with mechanics, operators, and supervisors across shifts.
Requirements
- Experience working as a mechanic, comparable experience, or demonstrable technical abilities.
- Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Technical Certification preferred).
- One year of continuous prior employment.
- Ability to work any shift (8-hour or 12-hour shifts), including overtime and as needed.