Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Requisition ID 65233
Position Type (US)
Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
Where you'll work: Our Bethlehem, PA, location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and specializes in coffee extract and flavorings created for Kerry products and customers!
5000 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
Shift Information: 2nd Shift, 130PM - 1000PM

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment - diagnosing issues and repairing mechanical systems (pumps, valves, gearboxes, drives, bearings, and sanitary process equipment).
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum, air prep/lube).
• Support liquid beverage operations with process pumps and sanitary piping/valves.
• Interact with instrumentation and controls (sensors, actuators/positioners, basic PLC/HMI interaction).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (AC/DC, VFDs, 480V 3-phase).
• Perform 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Compensation Data: The pay range for this position is $34.14 - $40.96 per hour.
Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $34.14 - $40.96 per hour.

Schedule

Shift Information: 2nd Shift, 130PM - 1000PM

Benefits

Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 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).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Skills

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.

Benefits

Compensation Data: The pay range for this position is $34.14 - $40.96 per hour.
Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $34.14 - $40.96 per hour.

Schedule

Shift Information: 2nd Shift, 130PM - 1000PM

Benefits

Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.