Senior Maintenance Technician

About Kerry

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.

About the role

Senior Maintenance Technician

fabricating/ machining experience preferred.

Hours/Shift Info:

3rd Shift: Tuesday to Saturday; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

Performs root cause analysis and final fixes on industrial machinery and building facilities.

Key responsibilities

Electrical

Troubleshoot/maintain/install electrical controls for industrial machinery and building facilities equipment.

Not limited to: PLC’s (reading/analyzing logic, not writing code), discrete I/O, analog signals; VFD’s, soft starters, motor control circuits; industrial machinery electrical control cabinets; HMI’s; ethernet communications and switches; solenoids; push buttons; various sensors

3 phase and single-phase electrical distribution systems: Feeder/sub panels; branch circuitry; building electrical.

Mechanical

Troubleshoot/maintain/install mechanical systems related to industrial machinery and building facilities equipment.

Not limited to gear reducers; conveyor belts; rollers; bearings; pumps; and mixers.

Fluid Power

Pressurized hydraulic/pneumatic systems and circuitry: motors; pumps, directional control valves; flow/pressure control devices; piping systems and hoses.

Perform preventative/predictive maintenance on industrial machinery and building facilities related to dry blending and mixing operations.

Equipment not limited to: Industrial blenders, baggers, scales, conveyors, metal detection and x-ray, hoists, and related.

Communicate with production personnel and supervision.

Record work in SAP.

Request orders for parts/equipment.

Mentor to more junior technicians and mechanics.

Fabrication/ Machining experience a plus.

TIG Welding experience preferred.

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications:

High School diploma required; technical degree/professional certifications preferred.

10 years minimum related experience and training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledgeable in reading blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings

Experience in a food production environment and familiarization with GMP a plus.

Knowledge and ability to operate production machines, forklifts, scissor lifts, Etc.

Experience with MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Preferably SAP.

Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform a variety of non-routine tasks that require agility and manual dexterity.