Olive Jobs
Kroger Family of Companies logo

MFG MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Kroger Family of Companies

Springdale, OHJobNo compensation foundTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
Evaluate my fit

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.

Evaluate your fitSee where you stand — strengths, gaps, and what to fix first.Get started →Tailor your résuméRewritten against this posting, with a diff of every change.Get started →Practice the interviewA voice mock interview built from this job description.Get started →

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Springdale, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a MFG MAINTENANCE MECHANIC. The role performs preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, equipment inspection and testing, and building upkeep while ensuring safety, quality, reliability and customer‑first focus. The mechanic follows Kroger’s high‑performance work system principles, upholds core values, and supports plant initiatives to minimize downtime and optimize operations.

Key focus areas include Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility, Set up and use machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill press and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts, and Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Important skills include Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Machine Repairs, Inspection And Testing Of Equipment, Building Maintenance, Install Machinery, and Maintain Machinery. Preferred (not required): Food Manufacturing Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventative MaintenanceMechanical Machine RepairsInspection and Testing of EquipmentBuilding MaintenanceInstall MachineryMaintain MachineryRepair MachineryInstall EquipmentMaintain EquipmentRepair EquipmentInstall Physical StructuresMaintain Physical StructuresRepair Physical StructuresInstall Pipe SystemsMaintain Pipe SystemsRepair Pipe SystemsInstall Electrical SystemsMaintain Electrical SystemsRepair Electrical SystemsLatheGrinderDrill PressMilling MachineTroubleshootingMaintenance SystemsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationPredictive MaintenanceAttention to DetailAccuracyPrecisionMechanical KnowledgeWelding and FabricationUtilitiesBasic PLCSSense of UrgencyTeam PlayerPositive AttitudeReliabilityDependabilitySelf-MotivatedSelf-DirectedOrganize TasksDefine TasksBasic Computer UsePlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEffective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationFood Manufacturing Experience

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or GED2+ Years Maintenance Mechanic Technician Experience or Relevant Technical Training/Certification

Full job description

Perform tasks related to preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, inspection and testing of equipment, building maintenance and specific projects. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility

  • Set up and use machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill press and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts

  • Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness

  • Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required

  • Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion

  • Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties

  • Operate material handling equipment safely

  • Document work order information/completion

  • Provide support to team in the predictive and preventative maintenance program

  • Participate and actively support all plant initiatives such as minimizing or eliminating downtime and ensuring plant optimization

  • Perform duties accurately and safety in a fast-paced environment

  • Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

  • Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles

  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

  • Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision

Proficient mechanical knowledge and skills one or more of the following maintenance classification: electrical, welding and fabrication, utilities, and basic PLCS

Must be at least 18 years of age

Strong sense of urgency during periods of downtime

Team player with positive attitude

Reliable and dependable

Selfmotivated and selfdirected; ability to organize and define tasks with minimal supervision

Basic computer use, knowledge and skills

Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision

Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Desired

High School Diploma or GED

Any experience in food manufacturing and knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)

2+ years maintenance mechanic technician experience or relevant technical training/certification

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.

Evaluate my fit