Maintenance Technician _ 12 Hr Night shift

Kerry•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•$32 - $39

About The Position

Kerry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The role is responsible for maintaining property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. It ensures the continued operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment, as well as utility systems that supply heat, steam, cooling, electrical power, gas, or air. By performing preventive and corrective maintenance, the technician supports increased uptime and reliability and helps the facility meet production and quality goals. The schedule is Monday to Friday, including weekends, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. The position offers a $2.00-per-hour night-shift differential. The pay range is $32.00–$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

2–5 years of practical experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance, or electrical/mechanical repair.
Strong proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, hand and power tools, and precision diagnostic and testing equipment.
Familiarity with plant utility or packaging systems, which may include boilers, refrigeration, or compressed air.
Basic computer literacy for work-order tracking.
Good interpersonal and communication skills for working alongside production staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience with boilers.
Experience with ammonia systems.
Experience with wastewater treatment operations.
Experience with refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment and facility systems.
Troubleshoot industrial motors and controls, and install conduit and wiring for motors, lighting, and control devices such as valves and limit switches.
Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping work involving pumps, seals, bearings, valves, and PVC or welded piping.
Provide welding and fabrication support when qualified.
Collaborate with engineering teams, production operators, and outside contractors or vendors on plant installations and projects.
Use computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP or MVP to log work orders, track replacement parts, and complete maintenance reporting.
Follow food safety, quality, and OSHA guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.