Production Maintenance Technician

Company: Heinens
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview:
Founded in 1929, Heinen's is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen's has now welcomed the fourth generation into the family-owned business, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office. Culturally, we place a heavy emphasis on quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the preventative and daily maintenance of production machinery at Heinen's Manufacturing plant in order to maximize production up time.
Responsibilities:

• Serve as operations partner in equipment repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform regular and scheduled maintenance of production equipment during downtime and off shifts.
• Perform mechanical tasks including, but not limited to, light electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Diagnose various types of processing and packaging equipment to determine nature and extent of needed repairs. Identify problems and replace and/or repair parts. Make operational adjustments as needed.
• Aid in reducing or eliminating production downtime due to plant equipment issues. Respond to line and equipment calls. Provide emergency and/or unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production times.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Detect faulty operations and defective materials. Reports those items and any unusual situations to plant management.
• Consistently follow company policies, safety standards, standard operating procedures, and GMPs.
• Always maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications / Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred
  • 1-2 years of maintenance or production experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
  • Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic competencies
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written
  • Able to follow all necessary safety guidelines (workplace, food and sanitation)
  • Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment and to prioritize (and re-prioritize) based on the changing needs of the business
  • High energy level
  • Team player
  • Willing and able to work flexible hours to support the needs of a multi-shift operation
    Heinen's, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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