Maintenance Line Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift (starting wage $32.25/hr)
- Location
- Beaver Dam, WI
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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
- 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
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
- Industrial Maintenance
- Line Mechanic
- Maintenance Technician
- Mechanical Technician
- Manufacturing Maintenance
- Food Manufacturing
- Packaging Equipment
- Conveyor Systems
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- 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 .
From U001 Kraft Heinz Food Company Company's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 14 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job