Maintenance Electrician Days - Norwich, NY

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

Where you'll work: 

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.​

158 State Hwy. 320, Norwich, NY 13815

 

Pay Rate: $35/hr

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Days:  5:45am-2:15pm

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $35.00 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). 

Key responsibilities

Work together as a team to accomplish each job safely and in a timely manner.
•  Follow all plant rules, procedures and safety regulations including personal protective equipment.
•  Must keep his/her work area in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion following GMP procedures.
•  Report and/or correct all conditions that may affect the safe, efficient operation of equipment.
•  Must be able to use computerized systems for work order and part management.
•  Must be able to read and use service manuals, equipment drawings, and schematics.
•  Able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures (with training)
•  Individual must be familiar with the safe and proper use of all basic hand tools.
•  Must not fear working in high places.
•  Attend and complete various internal trainings and seminars as requested.

•    Overtime and call-ins are sometimes required to complete a particular job or address equipment breakdowns within

   certain time constraints.

•   Must be able to perform very heavy work, which entails exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds    frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Other activities may include climbing, balancing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Qualifications and skills

5-10 years of Industrial & Electrical Maintenance with experience in all or some of the following including, but not limited to:

• Ability to work safely with electricity at various voltages used throughout the plant.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Advanced skills installing and troubleshooting electrical circuits and equipment.
• Advanced skills with 480V electrical including single and 3 phase motors and VFDs.
• Ability to work on and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Experience with process control instrumentation and mechanical power transmission
• Experience working on piping systems including steam, water and chemical.
• Experience working on liquid processing equipment such as pumps, valves, filter presses, heat exchangers, evaporators, and spray dryers.
• Knowledge of boilers, compressed air, HVAC, water distribution systems, waste-water treatment, and fire protection equipment/systems (with training)
• Documentation using a CMMS such as SAP or similar.
• Associate degree or technical certification in electrical field is required
• Experience working in food/beverage is highly preferred.