Utilities Technician

Looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with a company that produces the world’s most recognizable products? In your role as a Utilities Technician located in the Zanesville, OH plant, you will work closely with the maintenance department and be able to use your skills to continuously improve our machinery to keep our plant running smoothly. In this role, you will be working a biweekly rotating 2/2/3 schedule with a starting rate range of $36.98-$39.57.

As a Utilities Technician with us, you’ll have the chance to work on a variety of systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and even metal fabrication! No certification? No problem! We provide training and will help you obtain your certification within your first year. You’ll work closely with a supportive team to keep our production lines running smoothly and efficiently. In Zanesville, no two days are the same, ensuring you always have something new to learn. You will work alongside skilled professionals who are passionate about what they do.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Following Best Practices–Adhere to good manufacturing practices as you prepare equipment for production. You’ll use all the right safety precautions as you support our efforts to create better mornings and better breakfasts for our consumers.
• Ensuring Performance Efficiency–Always maintain reliable function of utilities and facilities equipment. Develop and execute standard operating procedures for all utilities equipment.
• Preventative Maintenance–Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance repairs of utilities equipment. Review and improve preventive and predictive maintenance to include inspecting failed components to determine root cause of failures, identifying and setting critical spare part levels and continuous improvements to utilities and facilities. Diagnose and repair equipment and systems effectively.
• Safety and Compliance–Read and interpret equipment manuals, piping diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance. Adhere to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and safety guidelines. Learn and follow the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) standards and successfully complete all assigned trainings within specified timeframe.
• Provide Top Notch Customer Service–Complete self-assessment for developed equipment and work with department lead to develop training plan. Escalate issues to the Utilities & Facilities Manager when necessary. Enter maintenance notifications. Create, execute, and close work orders.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Ability to obtain CARO Certification within first year of employment. If already CARO or CIRO certified there will be an increase in compensation
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and proficient with electrical circuitry up to 480VAC
• Basic knowledge of metal fabricating and machine shop tools
• Effective communication, basic computer software knowledge, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Steam or boiler basic knowledge, operator knowledge a plus

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@kellanova.com.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

The future is full of flavor at Kellanova.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.