Maintenance Line Technician ($40.37/Hr.)

All Posting Locations: Dover, DE, US
Job Functions: Manufacturing
Date Published: August 6, 2025
Ref#: R-95437
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Onsite

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Maintenance Line Technician at a glance…

The Maintenance Line Technician will support all manufacturing areas by repairing, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all packaging-related equipment and systems at our Dover, DE manufacturing plant. Line Technicians will be able to work on all mechanical jobs, including piping (excluding soldered and threaded pipe work), millwright (excluding overhead conveyors), sheet metal, and most electrical and all instrumentation jobs. Central maintenance crafts may be called or assisted where special equipment or skills are needed.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Pay starting at $40.37 per hour!
  
• Paid Vacation
  

Access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) matching
  
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees
  
• An industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.
  
• Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.
  

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; hours may vary depending upon shift!

Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed.

What's on the menu?

• Quickly and accurately troubleshoot major packaging equipment problems.
  
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance on equipment.
  
• Work with the packaging maintenance supervisors in developing and implementing new insights that will help drive improved productivity.
  
• Ensure that all spare parts stocking levels are adequate to fully support all packaging equipment.
  
• Perform regular reviews of machine performance, identifying problems and concerns and recommending and/or implementing technological changes to improve overall performance.
  
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and equipment problems in a proficient and positive manner.
  

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• Has proven previous experience in industrial maintenance/mechanics.
  
• Has a thorough knowledge of maintenance principles and practices and the technical skills vital to efficiently resolve mechanical, electrical and instrumentation issues.
  
• Able to read and perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
  
• Has basic digital literacy/computer skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness across multiple teams and job levels with excellent customer service skills.
  

What about dessert?

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies.

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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 redefine 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.

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 phenomenal people who bring ambition, curiosity, and dedication 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 nurturing 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.

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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)

Dover 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.

MANUFACTURING AT KRAFT HEINZ

THE

MAKERS

Our Manufacturing team is a fully-integrated end-to-end supply chain. We’re the backbone of Kraft Heinz. The people behind the products, delivering the highest quality and value.

Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturing veteran or new to the world of plants, there’s tons of opportunity for career growth and development.