Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Requisition ID: 60347
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

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

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

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $ $40.96

Shift/Working Hours: 2nd Shift: 1:30 to 10:00pm

$5000 Sign On Bonus

Key responsibilities

Position Overview:

This position requires industrial mechanical knowledge, some electrical, including but not limited to the responsibilities listed below. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Diagnose and repair all machinery and process malfunctions. Must be fluent in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting a plus.
• Diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment - knowledge of Gearboxes, mechanical drives, and variable speed applications.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems - knowledge of cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration, and lubrication devices.
• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul process pumps, automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, basic electrical AC/DC troubleshooting, and related systems.
• Proficient knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards and applications.
• Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams.

Qualifications and skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in installation and repair of mechanical, electrical, pumps, and valve cluster arrangements required.
• Experience with VFDs, control systems (PLC's/HMI's), electrical protective devices with some knowledge of calibration procedures and equipment.
• Skilled in the application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools. 480v 3 phase knowledge required.
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting ability, electrical a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E preferred.
• 2+ years' experience and demonstrated history of troubleshooting and repairing equipment (described above), personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices. Allen Bradley and/or Siemens experience preferred.
• Skilled in the machine shop to machine within specific tolerance using various measuring equipment – i.e. verniers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.
• Skilled in welding, sanitary welding, pipe fitting, soldering, and rigging is desired

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ).

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