Electro Mechanical Technician

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Location Dover, DE
Benefits & Compensation Overview Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefitsCompany match 401(k) PlanCompany-paid Short Term Disability benefits.
Pay The hourly wage pay for this role is $43.47
Work Schedule Monday through Friday 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm) 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am)with OT as needed
Job Overview In addition to the following, employees are responsible for understanding the relevance and importance of the individual's activities in contributing to food safety, and reporting situations that may impact food. To support all manufacturing processing/warehousing areas by repairing, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all warehousing and processing related equipment and systems
· Reports to a maintenance supervisor and interacts with all hourly and salaried maintenance and production personnel.· Installs, maintains, and repairs all types of electrical equipment including starters, switches, controls, meters, motor control centers, and motors and transformers that do not require rigging.· Installs, maintains, and repairs all types of pneumatic controls and equipment, except equipment that requires rigging and tools common to other trades.· Read and understand all types of electrical blueprints including ladder diagrams and programming logic diagrams. Be able to make programming changes, load and record programs using PLC terminals and recorders.· Knowledgeable and applies industrial electronic and electrical theory and theory of industrial electronic components and controls when required and applies such theory when required.· Makes shop calculations to determine proper dimensions, fuse requirements, ampere flow, wire size and/or motor horsepower's.· Fabricates, installs and maintains conduit and wiring systems.· Operates and uses knowledgeably all power tools, hand tools, electrical test equipment, etc. normally used to install, maintain and trouble shoot plant electrical equipment.· Applies electrical practice on machinery peculiar to all plant processes and operations and can differentiate between electrical and mechanical trouble.· Performs scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and repairs. Also performs necessary craft related cleaning and lubrication.· Requisitions material from stores for jobs assigned and is responsible for proper charges on withdrawal slips.· Selects and requisitions, where necessary, appropriate shop equipment, machinery, and tools to accomplish assignments.· Prepares reports and maintains any records required.· Recognizes and reports to supervision any deficiencies, defective equipment or unusual conditions.· Maintains a clean and orderly work area to insure the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation standards.· Observes all safety rules, precautions, and practices to ensure the safety of self and others.· Trains additional personnel in any aspect of this job as required.· Use computer-based applications such as SAP, RD Web and all others that apply· Performs other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor.  Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to read and perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer skills such as keyboarding required.
• Excellent customer service skills such as problem solving, timeliness, and follow-up required. 4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of maintenance principles and practices and have the interpersonal and technical skills necessary to repair mechanical, electrical and instrumentation problems in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to react to machinery breakdowns and equipment problems in a proficient and positive manner.
• Position's greatest challenge is to assist in improving overall efficiencies through effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting and repair.
• Position holder must have the ability to effectively communicate with project engineers to ensure that all packaging projects meet packaging technical objectives.
• Position holder must possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated. He/she must be willing to work in all facets of the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation arena to upgrade his/her overall skill base.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Lift 50 pounds.
• Constant bending and twisting; Able to reach above shoulders.
• Able to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally.
• Must have good verbal communication and basic mathematical skills.
• Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
• Able to become certified to operate a lift truck.
• Must possess appropriate tools and toolbox.
• Able to work in hot/humid conditions as well as areas that may contain dust/starch particles and egg.
• Able to pass their FIT test.
• The environment in which the job is performed, especially any unique conditions outside a normal office environment.
• Environment: indoors/outdoors, production floor: exposure to high noise levels and occasional wet flooring, temperature fluctuations, PIV traffic, moving equipment parts
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): safety glasses, slip resistant steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump cap, hair net and beard net (when on plant floor)

About Us Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet! We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.Consideration will be given to individual qualifications and seniority in making final selection among applicants for this job. Applicants must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays, maintain work area in an orderly and sanitary condition, perform any and all duties assigned, and perform all duties in compliance with Federal, State and local codes and laws, plant rules and practices of safety, conduct, sanitation, good housekeeping and quality.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 View email address on click.appcast.io