Industrial Mechanic

Job Description

Location

Davenport, IA

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k

• Additional Perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short Term Disability (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.

Pay starting is $31.60/hr. an additional $5.50/hr. upon completion of our Master Mechanic training program.

Work Schedule:

Rotating Schedule: 5:00am-5:30pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday/ ​Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Plant & Community Overview:

• Producer of Oscar Mayer Deli Meats and Lunchables Meats

• 600 employees

• New plant built in 2017 on 71 acres

• Union plant whose members are represented by UFCW Local 431

• Products made https://www.oscarmayer.com/our-products/coldcuts

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Sharing the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities encompasses cities and counties in both Iowa and Illinois and comprises a vibrant community of 400,000 people. The Quad Cities region is located on the Mississippi River and is made up of the riverfront cities of Moline, and Rock Island in Illinois, and Davenport, and Bettendorf in Iowa. 

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Industrial Mechanic to work at our facility in Davenport, Iowa.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality oriented and be willing to work in a team oriented, fast paced, refrigerated environment.  This position requires individuals to perform general maintenance duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

This is a combination of Mechanic and Leadership position; it will focus on line coverage in assigned area utilizing production and maintenance playbook processes and tools. Under the direction of production supervision this position will be required to safely operate assigned equipment and maintain all line equipment. This person will mentor and coach line operators on maintenance and operational aspects of equipment and process controls. 

The MT should be the initiator of activities and should facilitate use of team approach for Continuous Improvement and implement ideas. The MT should be familiar with all equipment to the point he/she can adjust and repair during its operation.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Must be able to operate and maintain all equipment in assigned area.

• Candidate must be able to train self/others on mechanical skills, mechanical repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills; new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance, problem solving/troubleshooting, etc.

• Must be able to communicate and interact to coach team members on basic tasks in a professional manner.

• Must have ability to perform duties as assigned such as change overs, center lining and other tasks requiring a maintenance skill set.

• Communication with other mechanics, operators, and supervisors on other shifts as necessary to ensure coordination of maintenance efforts.

Qualifications:

• Must have worked as a mechanic, have comparable experience or be able to demonstrate technical abilities.

• Minimum Education of High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred Technical Certification

• 1 year of continuous prior employment

• Work Schedule:

• Work schedule varies. Must be able to work any shift needed (8-hour and 12-hour shifts), including overtime.

• After July 27th 3% increase

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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. 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)

Davenport Plant (New)

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 [email protected].