Maintenance Technician

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Requisition  

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

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066   

The typical hiring range for this role is $25.26 per hour to $40.96 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).

We're offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for the Maintenance Technician role.  

Shift 1st Monday to Friday, some Saturday's. 7am to 3pm.  

Key responsibilities

Maintenance Mechancic

Maintains and repairs machinery, equipment and support structures in the Packaging department. Performs regular changeovers of equipment and tooling to support the production schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Understands operation and capabilities of all packaging machinery.

Performs line changeovers by installing correct tooling and machine parts, adjusting settings, and making other needed arrangements, then running the newly set-up equipment with product until the line runs smoothly.

Makes necessary adjustments to the machinery during operation to ensure quality output. and line efficiency.

Listens for unusual sounds and visually inspects machines to detect malfunction. Works with machine operators and other maintenance workers to diagnose problems and repair the machines.

Conducts regular preventive maintenance by inspecting and lubricating machine parts and replacing or adjusting as necessary.

Sets up and operates machine tools such as grinder, cutter and drill to repair or fabricate machine parts.

Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

Helps train operators on correct run procedures, set ups and clean ups, operator adjustments, and general care of equipment and machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the…