Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Kerry; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our liquid beverage plant running safely and reliably. You will diagnose issues, repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support process improvements across the production line to ensure quality and uptime.

This 2nd shift role from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM requires strong hands-on skills with pumps, gearboxes, valves, bearings and sanitary piping.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge including 480V 3‑phase power and motor controls.
• Familiar with PLC/HMI fault finding and start-up/shutdown support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment to keep production running safely and reliably.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and perform repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Read and follow GMP and safety procedures (lockout/tagout).
• Support process improvements and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pumps & valves

Tools

VFDs

PLC/HMI

Job description

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.

Requisition ID

66551

Position Type

(US)Full Time

Where you'll work

Our Bethlehem, PA, location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and specializes in coffee extract and flavorings created for Kerry products and customers! 5000 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017

Shift Information

2nd Shift, 130PM - 1000PM

What you’ll do

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment - diagnosing issues and repairing mechanical (and some electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic) systems to keep production running safely and reliably.

Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to)

• Mechanical power transmission systems (gearboxes, drives, bearings, chains, belts)


• Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum, air prep/lube)


• Process pumps and sanitary piping/valves supporting liquid beverage operations


• Instrumentation and controls (sensors, actuators/positioners, basic PLC/HMI interaction)


• Electrical troubleshooting and motor control (AC/DC, VFDs, 480V 3‑phase)


• Preventive maintenance, safety systems, and reliability improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems (pumps, valves, gearboxes, drives, bearings, and sanitary process equipment).


• Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, including 480V 3‑phase power, motor controls, and electrical protective devices; able to safely use test equipment to diagnose issues.


• Experience with VFDs and basic controls systems (PLC/HMI) for fault finding and start-up/shutdown support; familiarity with calibration concepts is a plus.


• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; proficient with hand and power tools; able to read work orders/schematics and follow GMP and safety procedures (lockout/tagout).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical safety practices and standards (NFPA 70E) and strong commitment to safe work practices.


• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial networks; Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens exposure preferred.


• Machine shop experience—able to measure/machine to tolerance using tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and verniers.


• Welding (including sanitary welding), pipe fitting, soldering/brazing, and rigging/hoisting experience preferred.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $34.14 - $39.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 09/30/2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).