Maintenance Technician AWS

Kerry; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Kerry is hiring for a maintenance technician in Evansville, IN. This 3rd shift role involves repairing plant machinery, wiring, and preventive maintenance in a production environment.

You’ll work with PLCs, electrical systems, and welding equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $35, benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) with company contributions.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical repair, welding, electrical troubleshooting, and PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and with teams to meet maintenance targets.
• Willingness to lead by example and train teammates.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment.
• Complete work orders, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems, connect to PLCs.
• Set up and operate welding, drilling, and other metalworking equipment.
• Support daily maintenance planning and safety practices.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Hand tools proficiency

Independent working

Problem solving

Training others

Education

Two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing

Food manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Controls & PLCs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: 66383
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

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 the Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coatingblends for Kerry brands and customers. We currently employ around 165 employees. We are a part of theEvansville Local Labor union 561.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $35 per hour. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 1/2/2027.

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 employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

What You'll Do

3rd Shift is 10 pm to 6:30 am

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

• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Complete work-order repairs, inspections, adjustments, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment using low-voltage DC and 120-, 240-, and 480-volt AC power in accordance with applicable electrical guidelines.
• Repair or replace switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, and other control devices.
• Troubleshoot controls to the I/O level and connect to PLC systems so third parties can inspect or troubleshoot programs.
• Set up and operate welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other metalworking equipment.
• Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment.
• Support the daily maintenance schedule by helping review staffing availability, priorities, and progress against plan.
• Recommend equipment, procedures, and long-term solutions that strengthen preventive maintenance and improve day-to-day operations.
• Help train team members and keep the maintenance team informed about abnormal or critical situations.
• Promote safe work practices and help ensure employees, contractors, and visitors follow applicable quality and food safety requirements.
• Operate forklifts and aerial lifts and assist in the parts storeroom as needed.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Three or more years of relevant maintenance experience.
• A two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Strong mechanical repair, general welding, electrical troubleshooting, and PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Strong electrical controls experience, or the ability to develop that capability within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to use hand tools, handheld power tools, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with production and maintenance team members.
• Ability to work through complex problems and develop logical, practical solutions.
• Ability to lead by example and help train fellow team members.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role works in an industrial manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, wet floors, steam-related burn hazards, confined spaces, and outdoor temperatures ranging from below 0°F to above 100°F. The position requires frequent climbing, crawling, bending, twisting, and working from ladders or aerial lifts, sometimes at heights exceeding 20 feet.

Team members must be able to regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds, handle long or heavy materials overhead, and apply sufficient force to operate tools and tighten large nuts and bolts. Close, distance, and color vision, the ability to adjust focus, and sufficient hearing to help diagnose equipment issues are also required.

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) .