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Maintenance Project Technician 5PM to 1AM

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

Beaver Dam, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 34 - 34
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Project Technician

Schedule: 5PM to 1AM weekends can be required

Starting Wage: $34.00/hr PLUS $2/hr Shift Premium

Repairs and maintains all types of production equipment including new equipment while maintaining a quality production environment. Generates and implements ideas for plant improvements and modification of existing equipment. Fabricates complex parts for existing and new machines by following blueprints and sketches. Work with other departments in major equipment upgrades and modifications. Trains other employees on the theory and operation of plant equipment.

Primary Role and Responsibilities
  • Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines how to accurately correct them checking blueprints repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
  • Dismantles machines equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists cranes hand tools or power tools.
  • Assembles installs or repairs pipe systems plumbing machinery or equipment
  • Performs routine maintenance such as inspecting pumps belts checking fluid levels or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
  • Reads and follows equipment manuals blueprints sketches layouts and Maintenance Work Order Requests
  • Works with Predictive Technology Equipment (Thermography Ultrasound and Vibration) to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Uses shop equipment to perform repairs (Lathe Mill Drill press Torch Saws Grinders and Welders)
  • Operates cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
  • Works as a team member while completing all assignments efficiently
  • Works with tight measurement tolerances (.000x)
  • Follows all site safety standards (LOTO PPE)!
  • Documents time spent in plant on the Maintenance Work Order in SAP
  • Coordinates projects (plans bids set-up and installation)
  • Resolves problems independently and in groups
  • Works with the storeroom to manage spare parts and inventory
  • Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMPs and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenance including detailed knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Facilities management software Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

Office suite software Microsoft Office

English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management Managing ones own time and the time of others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

Ability to work with a variety of precision measurement instruments (calipers micrometers dial indicators rulers etc.)

Able to use various mechanical hand and power tools

Able to work with little or no direct supervision at times

Capable of completing all vital training on and off site.

Ability to coordinate or lead others

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp manipulate or assemble objects.

Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Regularly requires face-to-face discussions

Requires the ability to use hands to handle control or feel objects tools or controls

Requires the ability to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes glasses gloves hearing protection or hard hats!

Requires frequent standing and walking

Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Work is performed around industrial equipment

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures

Requires the ability to work at heights

Able to work in tight or confined spaces

Must be available to work a flexible schedule with extended hours as necessary to cover business needs including the ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Beaver Dam 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 .


Required Experience:

IC


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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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