Maintenance Technician

Overview

Requisition : 59370
Position Type: (US) Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

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.

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility consists of two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it; the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building produces savory items such as garlic-seasoned products for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066

Shift: 1st Monday to Friday, some Saturdays. 7am to 3pm.

Maintenance Mechanic:

• Maintains and repairs machinery, equipment and support structures in the Packaging department. Performs regular changeovers of equipment and tooling to support the production schedule.
• Understands operation and capabilities of all packaging machinery.
• Performs line changeovers by installing correct tooling and machine parts, adjusting settings, and making other needed arrangements, then running the newly set-up equipment with product until the line runs smoothly.
• Makes necessary adjustments to the machinery during operation to ensure quality output and line efficiency.
• Listens for unusual sounds and visually inspects machines to detect malfunction. Works with machine operators and other maintenance workers to diagnose problems and repair the machines.
• Conducts regular preventive maintenance by inspecting and lubricating machine parts and replacing or adjusting as necessary.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as grinder, cutter and drill to repair or fabricate machine parts.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Helps train operators on correct run procedures, setups and cleanups, operator adjustments, and general care of equipment and machinery.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION and/or
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  At least five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of vocational education and experience.
• LANGUAGE
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to read and write technical instructions and read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals. Ability to effectively explain information and respond to questions from fellow employees and outside support people.
• MATHEMATICAL
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American and metric weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical and mechanical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• OTHER
  
  SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  
  Ability to be detailed oriented. Ability to help prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to maintain professional, positive attitude at all times. Ability to work effectively under pressure and stress.

The pay range for this position is $25.26 - $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…