Maintenance Technician

Requisition ID: 58496
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.

About the role

Role Description, Skills, Experience and Qualifications required: Role and responsibilities will be in accordance with the Maintenance Technician job description.

Contribute to plant-wide programs in safety, quality, engineering, or production.

Key responsibilities

Knowledge of PLCs with ability to program.

Must be able to calibrate and troubleshoot food safety critical control points (CCPs).

Demonstrate a strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues without direct oversight.

Work with various hand tools, power tools, welders and cutting equipment to repair plant equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment; work with low voltage DC and 120-, 220- and 480-volt AC power based on electrician guidelines.

Repair, assembly and/or installation of various valves, food grade and non-food grade, pumps and motors

Qualifications and skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be able to perform rotating equipment repair such as replacement of seals, impeller, casings and bearings. Perform daily PM's as assigned.

Serves as “on call” outside of standard scheduled hours, as determined by the on-call schedule. During on-call times, must be available via phone and to come on site as requests necessitate.

Based on skill, may install sanitary and non-sanitary welded and threaded low pressure piping.

Ability to proficiently use Kerry Systems, to include SAP, CMMS and MySuccess

Works in confined spaces as required.

Operate forklift and aerial lifts.

Obtain necessary permits for Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO as needed and in accordance with Company Safety Protocols.

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).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter:
Posting Type: DNI

Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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