2nd Shift Maintenance Tech – Food Manufacturing

Kerry Group; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kerry Group Evansville facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1 for the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM) to keep production equipment, utilities and facilities operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain mixers, conveyors, pumps and related systems, perform preventive maintenance, document work in SAP, and collaborate with the production team to minimize downtime while following safety and GMP

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Mechanical repair and welding skills.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to learn and operate SAP or similar CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs on production and facility equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, pumps, bearings, sprockets, chains, sensors, and related components.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welders, drill presses, grinders, cutting equipment, and other metalworking equipment safely.
• Install new equipment and complete building and grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Document work performed, labor hours, repairs, and installations in SAP work orders and notifications.
• Learn production processes and equipment to provide effective support to production team members.
• Identify abnormal or critical conditions, communicate safety or downtime risks, and seek guidance when an issue is outside your knowledge or authority.
• Recommend equipment or procedures for preventive maintenance programs and help develop long-term solutions to recurring maintenance issues.
• Work with contractors, vendors, supervisors, site leaders, and production personnel to support timely, accurate repairs.
• Participate in predictive maintenance, continuous improvement, and food safety activities.
• Maintain strong housekeeping and sanitation standards and follow all safety, quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, EPA, Hazmat, and OSHA requirements.
• Operate forklifts and aerial lifts and provide support in the parts storeroom as needed.
• Complete special projects and provide break relief to other maintenance employees as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

SAP familiarity

Safety minded

Education

Two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kerry Group Evansville facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1 for the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM) to keep production equipment, utilities and facilities operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain mixers, conveyors, pumps and related systems, perform preventive maintenance, document work in SAP, and collaborate with the production team to minimize downtime while following safety and GMP