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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

Key responsibilities

POSITION:

Maintenance Technician

OVERVIEW:

Maintenance technicians will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. They will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.

2)Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed

3)Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments.

4)Able to set up and operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools and other metal working equipment.

5)Fabrication and modification of new and existing equipment.

6)Participates in plant safety, health and environmental programs.

7)Operate High Lifts, Boom Lifts and Fork Trucks.

8)Ensures operation of electrical systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on robots, conveyors, programmable controllers, transformers, voltage regulators and machinery wiring; following electrical code, manuals, diagrams, and other specifications.

9)Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

REQUIREMENTS:

1)Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.2)Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.

3)Ability to work safely.

4)Ability to operate forklift and pallet movers.

5)Ability to lift 50# to 100#, and the ability to kneel, bend over, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, and neck extensions and perform elevated work.

6)Ability to work in a cool and damp environment.

7)Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency.

8)General mechanic, fabricating, plumbing (air, water, steam and hydraulics), with electrical being a plus.

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. EEO is the Law poster can be foundhere (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) . Additional information can also be here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.