Maintenance Technician Night Shift

Requisition : 67192
Position Type: (US)
Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

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.

Our Evansville, IN location is part of the Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating

blends for Kerry brands and customers. We currently employ around 165 employees. We are a part of the

The pay rate for this position is $35 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 1/2/2027.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

Maintenance Bonus $2500 sign on bonus $250 after two weeks no attendance issues. $2250 after 120 days.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to help keep our Evansville facility operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you will repair and maintain plant equipment, support equipment installations, complete building maintenance, and assist with the coordination of daily maintenance activities.

This position is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional who stays focused in a fast‑paced environment, responds positively to changing priorities, contributes practical solutions, and enjoys sharing technical knowledge with others.

• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Complete work‑order repairs, inspections, adjustments, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment using low‑voltage DC and 120-, 240-, and 480‑volt AC power in accordance with applicable electrical guidelines.
• Repair or replace switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, push buttons, contractors, motor starters, and other control devices.
• Troubleshoot controls to the I/O level and connect to PLC systems so third parties can inspect or troubleshoot programs.
• Set up and operate welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other metalworking equipment.
• Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment.
• Support the daily maintenance schedule by helping review staffing availability, priorities, and progress against plan.
• Recommend equipment, procedures, and long‑term solutions that strengthen preventive maintenance and improve day‑to‑day operations.
• Help train team members and keep the maintenance team informed about abnormal or critical situations.
• Promote safe work practices and help ensure employees, contractors, and visitors follow applicable quality and food safety requirements.
• Operate forklifts and aerial lifts and assist in the parts storeroom as needed.

• Three or more years of relevant maintenance experience.
• A two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in a…