Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Kerry Group•Bethlehem, PA

6d•$34 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment - diagnosing issues and repairing mechanical (and some electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic) systems to keep production running safely and reliably. Important areas of operations you’ll work on include Mechanical power transmission systems (gearboxes, drives, bearings, chains, belts), Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum, air prep/lube), Process pumps and sanitary piping/valves supporting liquid beverage operations, Instrumentation and controls (sensors, actuators/positioners, basic PLC/HMI interaction), Electrical troubleshooting and motor control (AC/DC, VFDs, 480V 3‑phase), and Preventive maintenance, safety systems, and reliability improvements.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems (pumps, valves, gearboxes, drives, bearings, and sanitary process equipment).
Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, including 480V 3‑phase power, motor controls, and electrical protective devices; able to safely use test equipment to diagnose issues.
Experience with VFDs and basic controls systems (PLC/HMI) for fault finding and start-up/shutdown support; familiarity with calibration concepts is a plus.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; proficient with hand and power tools; able to read work orders/schematics and follow GMP and safety procedures (lockout/tagout).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical safety practices and standards (NFPA 70E) and strong commitment to safe work practices.
Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial networks; Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens exposure preferred.
Machine shop experience—able to measure/machine to tolerance using tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and verniers.
Welding (including sanitary welding), pipe fitting, soldering/brazing, and rigging/hoisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment
Diagnose issues and repair mechanical (and some electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic) systems
Work on Mechanical power transmission systems (gearboxes, drives, bearings, chains, belts)
Work on Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum, air prep/lube)
Work on Process pumps and sanitary piping/valves supporting liquid beverage operations
Work on Instrumentation and controls (sensors, actuators/positioners, basic PLC/HMI interaction)
Perform Electrical troubleshooting and motor control (AC/DC, VFDs, 480V 3‑phase)
Conduct Preventive maintenance, safety systems, and reliability improvements