Industrial Maintenance Technician - 12 Hr Night Shift - Offering $2,000 Sign on Bonus

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 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.

$26.00 - $39.00 per hour + $2.50/hour differential

Responsible for general maintenance work to keep production running efficiently.

• Familiar with the safe and proper use of all basic hand tools.
• Must not fear working in high places.
• Report and/or correct conditions that may affect the safe, efficient operation of equipment, including steam leaks, electrical energy waste, monitor Waste Treatment Plant, etc.
• Able to read and use service manuals and drawings.
• Able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.
• Knowledge or demonstrate the ability to learn the following:
• disassembly and assembly of machinery and equipment, to include basic blueprint reading.
• lubrication procedures and lubricants.
• Work safely with electricity at various voltages used in the plant, to include reading and understanding electrical prints.

2-5 years of Industrial Maintenance with experience in all or some of the following including but not limited to:

• Ability to read and understand service manuals and equipment drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits and equipment.
• Experience working with 480V electrical including single and 3 phase motors and VFDs.
• Experience with process control instrumentation and mechanical power transmission
• Experience working on piping systems including steam, water and chemical.
• Experience pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication
• 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)
• Knowledge of or experience working with PLCs.
• Documentation using a CMMS such as SAP or similar.

• High school diploma or GED is required;
• Associate degree or technical certification in related field is preferred;
• Experience working in food/beverage is highly preferred.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $39.00 per hour.. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 6/2026.

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 hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.