Maintenance Technician _ 12 Hr Night shift
About The Position
The Night Shift Maintenance Technician maintains plant equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations during off-shift hours. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and emergency breakdown response while keeping accurate maintenance records and supporting food safety, employee safety, and production goals. The position is based at Kerry’s Crossville, Tennessee plant, which produces condensed natural smoke flavoring. The schedule is 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, Tuesday through Thursday and every other Monday. The technician works independently with limited supervision, responds to urgent production issues, completes preventive maintenance and work orders on schedule, documents maintenance activities before the end of each shift, and supports plant reliability and uptime goals. The position may require overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins when needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including motors, starters, sensors, and VFDs.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Knowledge of pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and process equipment.
- Basic computer skills and maintenance software experience.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
- Team-oriented mindset and strong safety awareness.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environments, climb ladders, and work at heights.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins when required.
- Valid driver’s license if required by the site.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience troubleshooting production equipment.
- Experience working night shift or off-shift operations.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS/SAP systems; SAP maintenance experience is preferred.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Technical school diploma or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
- Industrial Maintenance certification.
- Electrical certification.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Forklift, boom lift, or scissor lift certification.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
- Create and complete work orders in SAP and document labor hours and parts usage accurately.
- Perform root-cause troubleshooting and implement corrective actions.
- Support production operations during the night shift as needed.
- Follow safety, GMP, food safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete required documentation.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
- Communicate equipment issues and shift handoff information to management and day-shift personnel.
- Respond to urgent production issues and breakdowns while supporting plant reliability and uptime goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.
- Employee Share Plan.
- Life, disability, and accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
