Maintenance Technician - shifts

Position Type: (US)
Full Time

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.

At our Rhinelander, WI facility, part of Kerry's Smoke and Grill Division, we produce liquid smoke flavors used in barbecue sauces, dry rubs, and a variety of other food applications. This close-knit site is nestled in Wisconsin's scenic Northwoods, offering a welcoming work environment and a strong sense of community.

Shift/

Working Hours:

12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (Red/Blue calendar).
Overtime Eligible: Yes
Facility Type: Union facility.

You'll work closely with the Maintenance team to perform building repairs, equipment installations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and the timely completion of both assigned work orders and unexpected repairs. You'll follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain equipment reliability, inventory accuracy, and housekeeping standards while ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

At Kerry, we live by our commitment to"Safety First, Quality Always" for our employees, products, and customers. If you share that commitment, this could be your next great opportunity.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery components.
• Install, maintain, and repair piping systems, hydraulic systems, steam systems, and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, pumps, mechanical seals, and related equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on production and facility equipment to minimize downtime.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to support safe and efficient operations.
• Assist with building maintenance, including minor plumbing, welding, and general facility upkeep.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with GMP, safety, and environmental standards.

• Technical certification from a vocational or trade school is preferred; a Journeyman Millwright or Maintenance Technician certification is considered an asset.
• 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with some or all of the following:
  • Stainless steel welding and fabrication
  • Industrial piping systems
  • PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) preferred
  • Process and production equipment
  • Computer skills and basic proficiency with maintenance software and personal computing applications
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment while adhering to all safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to Kerry's values of "Safety First, Quality Always."

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $37.00 per hour; based on experience. 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.

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