Maintenance Technician Days - Springfield, MO

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

Where you'll work: 

2829 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Takes lead on projects and provides guidance to junior maintenance workers
• Responsible for repairs to plant equipment, installation of new equipment, and building maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. 
• Maintains a positive attitude amidst unplanned events and a willingness to be flexible with work volume and type.
• Willingness to contribute to the greater plant as a liaison to safety, quality, engineering, or production programs.

 

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate: $27.00 - $30.00 – dependent on relevant experience and education

Shift/Working Hours: 7a-3p

Key responsibilities

1. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment.
2. Knowledge of PLCs with ability to program.
3. Must be able to calibrate and troubleshoot food safety critical control points (CCCs).
4. Ability to weld, to include stainless Steel
5. Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment; work with low voltage DC and 120, 220 and 480-volt AC power based on Electrician guidelines.
6. Repair, assembly and/or installation of various valves, food grade and non-food grade, pumps and motors, perform rotating equipment repair such as replacement of seals, impeller, casings and bearings.
7. Repair refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; work with ammonia and Freon with proper licensing.
8. Performs relief work as a Boiler Mechanic, as licensing and schedules necessitate.
9. Obtain necessary permits for Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO as needed and in accordance with Company Safety Protocols.

Qualifications and skills

• 2 Year Degree from credited program
• 5-7 years’ experience preferred.  Prior experience in a Industrial/food manufacturing facility preferred. 
• Mechanical Repair, General Welding, some Electrical Troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting, ability to use hand tools and hand-held power tools
• Basic computer skills
• Serves as “on call” outside of standard scheduled hours.