Autonomous Maintenance Tech Journeyman (Machine Repair)

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Starting pay $38.97 an hour
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
• Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule:

• Second Shift (2P – 10:30P) Monday – Friday, + $1.25 shift differential
• Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs
• Ability to work daily overtime as needed
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees
• Holland Plant has been around since 1897
• Products produced: Sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
• Union Facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Job Overview:

We are currently hiring for Machine Repair Journeyman on second shift. This person is responsible for insuring a well-functioning facility, repairs and maintains manufacturing equipment, machinery, and plant systems. Uses hand tools, shop tools, and test equipment to troubleshoot varied electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components and systems. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Work in a safe manner, following all general safety rules of the plant. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
  • Following PPE requirements
  • Escalating safety defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
• Assure that we are always working to meet or exceed our quality standards. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
  • Following GMP requirements
  • Inspecting raw materials and finished goods
  • Completing quality documentation
  • Assisting in rework as assigned
  • Escalating quality defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
• Responsible for supporting the facility to include but is not limited to the following tasks:
  • Supporting start up, shut down, and changeover tasks
  • Clearing jams
  • Assisting with sanitation and housekeeping as required
  • Troubleshooting equipment as necessary
  • Supplying, sorting, and inspecting materials and ingredients at the line
  • Perform continuous safety inspections on all operating equipment in assigned area.
  • Report all safety hazards/conditions to immediate supervisor.
  • Perform PM’s, maintain and repair machines and equipment.
  • Prepare and set-up or change over machinery for production, checking proper assembly and making any necessary adjustments.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, equipment photo cells, and air compressors.
  • Set and adjust plant equipment.
  • Clear jams in production equipment, retime components, and restart line safely.
  • Change sprockets, bearings, shafts, motors, and gear boxes.
  • Find and eliminate alarm trouble codes.
  • Assist other members of the Maintenance Team as needed to accomplish repairs and adjustments in a timely, safe, and accurate manner.
  • Use the computer to enter work orders and find parts in SAP.
  • Set-up of, & Troubleshoot Video-Jet coder.
  • Set glue patterns and timing on all hot melt gluing systems.
  • Rebuild diaphragm and solvent pumps. 
  • Perform specific duties as specified per the Emergency Response Plan in the event of an emergency situation or drill.
     
• Support Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at the operator level. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in the following processes:
  • Shift Hand Offs Meetings
  • Level 1 Meetings
  • Performance Boards
  • Centerline Management (CLM)
  • Clean to Inspect and Reapply Lubrication (CIL)
  • 5S
  • Defect Handling
  • Start Up/Shut Down
  • Changeovers
  • Daily Problem Handling
• Work with support departments to improve line performance
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Perform any other duty as assigned by supervisor or lead person

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the functions of this position. Frequent and sustained physical effort is required including standing and walking, bending and twisting, using hands and fingers to handle and feel, reach with arms and hands, talk loudly and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, turn, reach, push, pull, climb, balance or crouch. Must wear all PPE require