Maintenance Technician

Requisition ID 49187
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function  Engineering and Maintenance 
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Posting Type DNI

Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

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.

Where you'll work:

Our Rhinelander, WI location, a Union Facility, is part of our Taste and Smoke division nestled in the beautiful Northwoods. We are responsible for the production of many base products in smoke flavoring needs for Kerry customers and brands. This site is one of five Smoke Flavoring Facilities within the Kerry organization People may not realize we're more than just great taste when it comes to food and beverage products - we truly are committed to nutrition and sciences as well

We have an immediate opening for a Day Shift Maintenance Technician. The schedule 6:00am to 6:00pm, this is a 4 on 4 off rotating schedule. 

The starting wage for this role is $26.02 - $36.32 /hr This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

What you'll do:

You’ll work with the Maintenance team to complete building repairs, equipment installation, troubleshooting and installation, fulfillment of assigned work orders and unforeseen repairs in a timely fashion. You’ll follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations. We strongly believe in “Safety First, Quality Always” for our employees, products, and customers. If this is something you’re passionate about also, this could be your next great opportunity

Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to):

Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears, and other parts of machinery. Install and maintain pipe systems, hydraulic steam, pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, pumps, mechanical seals and other related equipment. Building maintenance including minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

Certification of Vocational School, Journeyman card in Millwright or Maintenance Technician preferred. 2-5 years' experience in manufacturing within a maintenance related position preferred. Possess and demonstrate basic technical knowledge of some or all of the following: Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication Piping systems PLC’s (Programmable logic controllers) – a plus Process equipment Personal Computing

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