Maintenance Technician

Kerry Group • Byesville, OH

11d • $28 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other similar liquid ingredients. Kerry is hiring career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance flavor. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!
As a Maintenance Technician you’ll have a direct impact on the safety of our teams, safety of our products and growing our business. Your responsibilities will include increasing efficiency, reducing breakdowns, and extending the life of equipment. Familiarity with various production floor concepts, practices, and procedures will help you plan and accomplish goals using your experience and judgment. Collaborating with Kerry Group’s maintenance and engineering teams, you will implement
Preventative Maintenance Strategy Align with business goals for smooth operations.
Root Cause Analysis Investigate breakdowns lasting over 4 hours and develop corrective actions.
Proactive Issue Identification Use advanced tools to monitor equipment and identify issues early.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency required; Industrial maintenance degree or equivalent experience, industrial electrical certification, welding helpful, Associate degree in a related field or completion of a Trades/Technical School program preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment - aseptic or chemical processing environment ideal.
• Proficient in mechanics, electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Practiced in safe work habits.
• Team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done.
• Self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook). SAP knowledge is helpful.
• Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environment (plant is temperature controlled and well ventilated).

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance degree or equivalent experience
• industrial electrical certification
• welding
• Associate degree in a related field or completion of a Trades/Technical School program
• SAP knowledge is helpful.
• aseptic or chemical processing environment ideal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild production machines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot pneumatics, rebuild valves/pumps, and set mechanical timing.
• Calibrate, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment.
• Work with 3-phase and high voltage electrical systems.
• Provide general facility maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED