Maintenance Technician - Night shift

Kerry Group•Banks Crossing, GA

3d•$31 - $39

About The Position

Kerry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Banks Crossing, Georgia facility. The role is responsible for keeping property and production assets safe, sanitary, and efficient. It ensures machinery and mechanical equipment operate by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems that supply heat, steam, cooling, electrical power, gas, or air. Through preventive and corrective maintenance, the technician supports increased uptime and reliability and helps the facility achieve production and quality goals. The schedule is Monday to Friday, including weekends, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. The pay range is $31.00–$39.00 per hour. Kerry offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities; an Employee Share Plan; life, disability, and accident insurance; and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility; food and beverage industry experience is preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following technical areas: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLCs, or HVAC.
At least 1 year of experience with equipment such as lubrication systems, cleaning equipment, material handling equipment, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment.
Ability to use precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, and squares.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and complete work orders legibly.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, and technical drawings, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Good level of English proficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.
Experience with SAP, preferably for maintenance and asset management activities.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and equipment tracking.
Maintenance experience in the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

Inspect, overhaul, and troubleshoot production equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, air and hydraulic cylinders and lines, process equipment, air compressors, and water chiller systems.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and overhauls on production and process equipment.
Maintain and support safety guards and follow safety practices and policies, including LOTO, Arc Flash, and required PPE.
Fabricate and weld support structures for new or existing equipment.
Assist fellow Shift Maintenance Mechanics or Electricians.
Inspect equipment, identify potential problems, and independently take corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.
Create notifications and follow up on needed repairs.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Communicate appropriately with other employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.