Maintenance Technician

Requisition

Position Type (US)
Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

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 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!

This role offered 1st shift 6am-6pm 4 on 4 off. Pay Rate up to $37.13 DOE

Key responsibilities

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, and 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!

Key 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

Qualifications and skills

What you'll need to be successful and safe

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

The pay range for this position is $26 - $37 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 3/31/26

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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…