Maintenance Mechanic

WK Kellogg - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

Food Manufacturing

About the position

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 118 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet - today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort. Looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with a company that produces the world's most recognizable products? Join us in Omaha, NE as a Maintenance Mechanic. We are passionate about the products we make, the people we work with and the city we live in. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll help bring cereal to customers by ensuring our production equipment is operating efficiently. You will have the chance to work on a variety of mechanical equipment from production to packaging in the plant, as well as collaborate with operations, safety, and expert maintenance leadership!

Responsibilities

• Conducting Preventative Maintenance - Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance on production equipment as well as building.
• Ensuring Performance Efficiency - Manage machine performance by supporting Operations when they encounter mechanical failures or issues doing production as well as equipment set-up and change overs.
• Following Best Practices - Understand, follow and enforce all established guidelines.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment
• High School diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and / or repetitive tasks throughout the day. Employee will be required to occasionally lift up to 50lbs

Nice-to-haves

• Journeyman's OR Mechanical/Technical Degree OR 4 year of equivalent experience
• Previous experience in food manufacturing
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Previous welding experience
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Savings and Investment plan with Company match
• Pension
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance AD and D
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Vacation eligible after one year of service