Maintenance Worker - 2nd Shift - Offering $2,500 Sign on Bonus!

Kerry; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry Evansville, IN facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support plant operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment. You will help lead the team when needed and ensure continuous production.

The role requires 5+ years of maintenance experience, a 2-year degree (preferred), and strong electrical, controls, and PLC skills. Food manufacturing experience is a plus, and a competitive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Industrial Technology or Advanced Manufacturing (preferred).
• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
• Lead the team when needed.
• Perform electrical, controls, and PLC work.
• Complete PMs and work orders.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify equipment.
• Maintain safety, quality, and food safety standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Controls troubleshooting

PLC programming

Welding

Mechanical repair

Problem solving

Education

2-year degree in Industrial Technology or Advanced Manufacturing

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Power tools

Job description

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.

Position Type

(US)Full Time

Shift Information

2nd Shift, Monday - Friday 200PM - 1030PM, possible daily overtime and weekend overtime.

Offering

$2,500 Sign on Bonus! $250 after 2 weeks with no attendance issues, and $2,250 after 120 days!

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll support plant operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment while helping lead the team when needed.

Important areas of operations you’ll work on

• Support shift maintenance operations
• Lead and train maintenance team members
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment
• Perform electrical, controls, and PLC work
• Complete PMs and work orders
• Fabricate, weld, and modify equipment
• Maintain safety, quality, and food safety standards

What you'll need to be successful

• 2‑year degree in Industrial Technology or Advanced Manufacturing (preferred)
• 5+ years of maintenance experience
• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced mechanical repair and general welding
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
• PLC troubleshooting and programming experience
• Ability to work with low‑voltage DC and 120/240/480V AC systems
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and basic computer systems

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a logical, solutions‑driven approach
• Comfortable working closely with production teams
• Willingness to step into a leadership role when needed

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $28.45 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 9/30/26. 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• Life
• disability
• accident insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).