Job Description

Line Mechanic / Line Technician

Help Make One of America’s Favorite Cream Cheeses

Starting Pay: $32.25/hour

2nd & 3rd Shift Premium: +$2.00/hour

2nd (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

3rd (9:00 PM to 5:00 AM)

Do you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and keeping production running?

Join the team that manufactures Philadelphia Cream Cheese, one of the most recognized brands in the country. As a Line Mechanic, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our production lines operating safely and efficiently while working with experienced maintenance professionals in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is more than a maintenance job—it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the world’s largest food companies.

What You’ll Work On

Every day is different. You’ll be responsible for:

Diagnosing and repairing production equipment
Performing preventive maintenance to prevent downtime
Setting up and changing over production lines
Troubleshooting mechanical issues during production
Improving equipment reliability and efficiency
Partnering with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Engineering teams
Maintaining a safe, clean, and food-safe manufacturing environment
Using SAP to document maintenance activities and manage work orders

You’ll work on equipment that keeps one of our flagship products moving from production to store shelves.

We’re Looking For People Who

Enjoy fixing mechanical problems
Like working with their hands
Take pride in keeping equipment running
Can work independently while supporting a team
Want to continue learning new technologies and maintenance skills
Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Qualifications

We’re interested in candidates with experience in areas such as:

Industrial Maintenance
Line Mechanic
Maintenance Technician
Mechanical Technician
Manufacturing Maintenance
Food Manufacturing
Packaging Equipment
Conveyor Systems
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Mechanical Troubleshooting

You’ll also need to:

Pass our Mechanical Skills Assessment
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Be comfortable working overtime, weekends, or holidays when needed
Hold (or obtain) a Forklift License
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you’re an experienced mechanic or maintenance technician who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment, and keeping production moving, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the team behind Philadelphia Cream Cheese.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll 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 – 401k, Life, 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.