Process Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Process Maintenance Technician

Kraft Heinz Company 

Mason City, IA

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Process Maintenance Technician

to work at our production facility in Mason City, IA.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.   This position supports the daily operation of the Process area for the facility. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts alternating days and nights,

                Including weekends

• Ability to work overtime as necessary

• Background in a manufacturing environment or technical background with electrical,

                Mechanical or automation experience 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Allen Bradley PLC
• Powder and liquid handling equipment
• Heat transfer equipment
• Technical background and electrical, mechanical or automation experience

 Benefits & Compensation Overview: 

• Starting rate $26.81 – $32.57  based on technical knowledge and experience
• Eligibility for overtime compensation

Work Schedule: 

• 12-hour rotating shifts alternating days and nights, including weekends and holidays

Job Overview: 

An acceptable candidate will be self-motivated and consider safety the number one priority.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, leading and participating in process and equipment improvement projects, identifying and executing improvements, and clearly communicating with peers and other support staff.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Strong, clear communication and interpersonal skills are necessary

Self-motivated with regular and prompt attendance 

Considers safety the #1 priority 

Responsibilities & Duties: 

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Independently problem solve repairs and breakdowns in the processing area
• Determine operational/mechanical failures for all processing equipment
• Repair or replace materials and equipment for daily plant operations
• Help operators develop their maintenance skills when appropriate
• Perform Shift Lead duties, including facilitation of DDS meetings
• Perform assigned planned work repairs, preventive and predictive activities in a quality manner. Identification of preventive and predictive work should be a continuous improvement process that leads to reduce equipment failures. The Process Support Operator will provide feedback about assigned tasks that will improve the equipment database and the quality of the tasks in SAP
• Lead major equipment rebuilds as assigned, utilizing the skills of others assigned to assist. Planned and scheduled work is most efficiently and effectively accomplished on day shifts. As operators become more capable of performing minor repairs and adjustments, the Process Support Operator will be utilized increasingly to accomplish planned work. Others with less skills will assist to both improve their skill levels, and to accomplish the work
• Install new equipment and support capital projects as assigned 
• Get/kit parts from Stores as needed. CMMS is the tool used to document equipment data and asset care information, which is continuously upgraded as part of the change management process. The Process Support Operator will utilize SAP to identify and locate parts for assigned tasks
• Enter data in SAP accurately and completely. Reliability improvement is a data driven multi-functional effort. The Process Support Operator will provide equipment history data that will be utilized to improve reliability
• Participate in identifying repetitive equipment failures and participate in resolution of issues as a subject matter expert. Everyone in the plant should identify needed work. The Process Support Operator will, in the course of performing assigned tasks, identify equipment condition issues that need to be addressed 
• Identification of preventive and predictive work should be a continuous improvement process that leads to reduced equipment failures. The Process Support Operator will participate in resolving repetitive problems. Often this resolution will include developing new or improved preventive or predictive tasks  
• Work actively to acquire the skills needed to conduct equipment maintenance tasks plant-wide, and to maintain those skills 
• Conduct the second effort at troubleshooting to identify equipment issues and perform emergency equipment repairs. Provide coaching to operators to improve their troubleshooting skills
• Participate on Teams as required:  i.e. Safety, etc.

Internal candidates must be in good standing within the Kraft Heinz Mason City team (less than a written warning for performance and/or attendance within the last year)

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Adam Howland.  Interested candidates can apply by selecting the Career Hub on Workday and search for Process Maintenance Technician (R-62296) in the Find KHC jobs field. 

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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.

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)

Mason City Plant

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.