Maintenance Line Technician

Responsibilities

• Technical Setup, Start-Up, Adjust and Operation of Equipment
• Proper Shutdown and Changeover as required by company standards and to minimize downtime
• Perform all mandatory quality testing/checks and complete all related documentation and paperwork for department operations: Quality, Safety, etc.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical concerns of the equipment, maintain and improve integrity and performance of all focus line/s equipment, and 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 as assigned by the Maintenance Department to prevent mechanical and/or electrical breakdowns
• Participate in the development improvement of a documented 52-week maintenance plan as prescribed in the Playbook and residing in the 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 use of the team concept
• Support project planning and execution
• Communicate with other line technicians on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team
• Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions
• Maintain a good working relationship with all employees on all shifts
• Conduct training for other associates in area of responsibility
• Optimize Product/Material sequencing to minimize changeover time
• Maintain equipment plus sustain a sanitary and clean environment during all phases of Production and Maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Candidates must be available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays
• SAP experience
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes:

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

Plant Overview

Over 300 employees
1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
Union Facility represented by UFCW Local 75
Manufacture over 1 billion pounds of Ketchup annually
World’s Largest Ketchup Factory
Products: Ketchup, Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce

Plant & Community Overview

Welcome to Fremont: https://www.fremontohio.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s): Fremont Factory
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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.