Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Kerry•Clark, NJ

9d•$35 - $42•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 Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy. We are located at: 160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. We have immediate openings for a Maintenance Technician to support our 2nd shift, Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays as needed. Hours are 2:30PM - 10:30PM. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our packaging equipment and production lines running safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery while supporting production needs.

Requirements

5+ years of related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of vocational education and hands‑on training
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
Comfortable performing basic math using American and metric measurements
Detail‑oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
Positive, professional attitude with the ability to work effectively under pressure

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair packaging machinery, equipment, and support structures
Perform equipment changeovers, including tooling installation and machine setup
Adjust machinery during operation to ensure product quality and line efficiency
Diagnose mechanical issues by inspecting equipment and listening for abnormal operation
Partner with operators and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues
Perform preventive maintenance, including inspection, lubrication, and part replacement
Set up and operate machine tools (grinders, cutters, drills) to fabricate or repair parts
Use welding and cutting equipment to repair or join metal components
Support and train operators on proper equipment setup, operation, and care