Job Title:
Maintenance Technician

Company: Heinen's Grocery Store

Location: cleveland, OH

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

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 company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we place an 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 to maximize production up time. Responsibilities:Follows all company policies and procedures such as GMP's, Food Safety, Occupational Safety (Lock OutTag Out, Confined Space, etc).Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment, work tools, facility, etc., to ensure assets are in goodsafe working order following company, city, state, and federal regulations regarding work practices.Performs equipment and building preventative maintenance following established schedule.Controls downtime with routine preventative maintenance techniques and maintaining a strong line of communication with the Production team to assure product quality, timely availability, and freshness.Maintains equipment, part, and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies. Performs daily pre-operational inspection and set-up tasks to ensure equipment is ready to run.Executes complex repairs to system components and associated equipment by utilizing original equipment manufacturers recommendations and specifications andor other recognized and accepted equipment repair practices.Understands complex electrical schematics, PLC control functions (inputoutput scenario's), and Electrical Distribution systems with the ability to troubleshoot root causes and determine proper repairs.Analyzes data and trend values to determine the need for increased maintenance frequencies or improved procedures and safe work practices.Assists department management in the supervision and documentation of Contractor activity and performance related to the process equipment.Provides mechanical and technical guidance and expertise to production team and to continually improve the education, experience, and skill set within the department (teachcoachmentor). Qualifications Requirements: 5+ years' experience in a food production repairtroubleshooting position.Proficient General PC skills and able to utilize all Microsoft Office Applications.Working knowledge of regulatory agencies and requirements (USDA, FDA, OSHA, etc.).Experience with the following preferred: PLC, Electrical Systems, HVAC, and Pneumatics.Able to follow all necessary safety guidelines (personal, food, and sanitation).Initiative-taker able to work with minimal supervision.Able to prioritize (and re-prioritize) based on the changing needs of the business.Able to work with a wide range of equipment in a food manufacturing facility, including Meat Slicers, Meat Grinders, Mixers, Food Conveyors, Multi-Vac, Labelers, Metal Detectors, Ovens, Packaging Equipment, and Boilers.Able to read and comprehend instructions, equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, welding experience a plus. 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 andor expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. *This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship*