Senior Maintenance Technician - 12 HR Night Shift

Kerry Group plc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for their Harrisonburg facility. This role involves leading maintenance operations, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in food and beverage. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values safety, quality, and community engagement. With a competitive salary and a $2,000 sign-on bonus, this position offers a chance to grow your career while making a significant impact in a global company dedicated to sustainable nutrition.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

Retirement Contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Basic technical knowledge in welding, piping, and electricity.

Responsibilities

• Complete building repairs and equipment installation in a timely manner.
• Lead maintenance issues, manage breakdowns, and optimize production resources.
• Perform minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep.

Skills

General Maintenance Experience

Technical Knowledge (Welding, Piping, Electricity)

PLC Knowledge

HVAC Systems

Process Control Instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

Welding Equipment

Piping Systems

Personal Computing

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician - 12 HR Night Shift

Requisition ID: 58573
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 Harrisonburg, VA, location is part of our Taste division and creates a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerry’s employee engagement program. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

We have immediate openings for Maintenance Technicians to support our Night shift, 6PM - 6AM, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

Offering $2,000 Sign on Bonus!

What you'll do:

You’ll work with the Maintenance team to complete building repairs, equipment installation, troubleshooting and installation, fulfillment of assigned work orders and unforeseen repairs in a timely fashion. You’ll follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations. We strongly believe in “Safety First, Quality Always” for our employees, products, and customers. If this is something you’re passionate about also, this could be your next great opportunity!

Important areas of operations you’ll work on:

• Lead day-to-day maintenance issues including directing work, managing breakdowns, attending meetings, setting priorities, and allocation of resources.
• Defines and optimizes production resources to maintain and improve the performance of the equipment, in line with the objectives set (safety, quality, deadlines, motivation).
• Drafts and implements the necessary corrective and preventative improvement plans in addition to equipment replacement plans.
• Coordinates and manages the performance of work by outside companies.
• Write End of Shift Updates.
• Lead daily End of Shift handover meetings.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Install and maintain pipe systems, hydraulic steam, pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related equipment.
• Building maintenance including minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep.
• Working with pumps, heat exchangers, and steam systems.

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years of General Maintenance Experience in a Manufacturing Plant.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment & food/beverage experience is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required; associated degree in relevant field preferred.
• Possess and demonstrate basic technical knowledge of some or all of the following:
  • Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication
  • Ability to be or become or is a Sanitary Certified welder. (Outside certification)
  • Piping systems
  • Electricity
  • PLC’s (Programmable logic controllers) – a plus
  • Process control instrumentation
  • HVAC systems
  • Process equipment
  • Personal Computing

The typical hiring range for this role is $42.00 - $50.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. 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).

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.