Maintenance Technician

Kerry; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in Evansville. This role involves critical responsibilities such as performing major installations and repairs on production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime, and maintaining a safe working environment. With a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company dedicated to sustainable nutrition. If you're passionate about maintenance and looking for a rewarding career in a supportive atmosphere, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Disability Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Incentive Programs

Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

Retirement Contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical and mechanical maintenance required.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA requirements essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist production with machinery issues to prevent downtime.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Communicate timing of repairs with the production department.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Welding

Plumbing

PLC Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Kerry Maintenance Systems

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Base pay range

$27.60/hr - $30.10/hr

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Talent Acquisition Partner Americas at Kerry, an $8 billion global leader in the taste & nutrition markets. Helping people to grow their career. Want…

Job Title: Maintenance II

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Where You'll Work

Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.

Compensation Data

The starting wage for this role is $27.60 to 30.10 per hour. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

What You'll Do

2nd Shift 2 pm to 10:30 pm

Sign on Bonus: Maintenance Bonus $2500 sign on bonus $250 after two weeks no attendance issues. $2250 after 120 days.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for making major installations and/or repairs to our production equipment as well as general maintenance and repairs. The ideal candidate must possess a strong work ethic as well as the ability to take initiative and multi-task. Communication with all team members is essential.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist production with machinery issues to prevent downtime
• Installation of new equipment
• Record completed tasks in maintenance work order system
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks
• Communicate timing of repairs with production department
• Know the cleaning requirements for your specific position
• Ensure end of shift cleaning is complete prior to departure
• Report all Accidents and Near-Misses immediately
• Create positive relationships with coworkers
• Other duties and projects as assigned

What You'll Need To Be Suiccessful

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years in electrical and mechanical maintenance including electrical wiring and controls, welding, plumbing and reading prints
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA requirements
• PLC troubleshooting using Allen Bradley interfaces preferred
• Strong organizational skills & excellent communication skills are essential
• Basic computer skills, with the ability to work with Kerry Maintenance systems. Kerry will train on our specific systems.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, climb, reach, stand, grip, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work in hot, cold or wet environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively on a daily basis

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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