Maintenance Tech Days - Norwich, NY

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 Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate: $25.26 - $40.96/hr
$2000 Sign on bonus after 90 days
Shift/Working Hours: 5:45 AM - 6:15 PM, Rotating 12-Hr Days

Key responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, Shift Supervisor and/or Plant Engineers, the technician is responsible for performing general maintenance work to keep production running efficiently.
• Individual must be familiar with the safe and proper use of all basic hand tools.
• Must not fear working in high places.
• Report and/or correct all conditions that may affect the safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Must be able to read and use service manuals and drawings.
• Individual should be able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.
• Must have knowledge or during the 90-day trial period demonstrate the ability to learn the following:

• Safe and proper methods of disassembly and assembly of machinery and equipment, to include basic blueprint reading.
• Proper methods of piping installation.
• Proper lubrication procedures and lubricants.
• Work safely with electricity at various voltages used in the plant, to include reading and understanding electrical prints.
• Operational and maintenance aspects of site boilers, compressed air system, well and soft water distribution systems and fire protection equipment/systems (with training).

Qualifications and skills

• 2-5 years of Industrial Maintenance with experience in all or some of the following including, but not limited to:

• Ability to read and understand service manuals and equipment drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits and equipment.
• Experience working with 480V electrical including single and 3 phase motors and VFDs.
• Experience with process control instrumentation and mechanical power transmission.
• Experience working on piping systems including steam, water and chemical.
• Experience pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication.
• Experience working on liquid processing equipment such as pumps, valves, filter presses, heat exchangers, evaporators, and spray dryers.
• Knowledge of boilers, compressed air, HVAC, water distribution systems, waste-water treatment, and fire protection equipment/systems (with training).
• Knowledge of or experience working with PLCs.
• Documentation using a CMMS such as SAP or similar.

Compensation Data

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 insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

This job posting is anticipated to expire on 5-2026.

EEO Statement

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.

Job Scam Warning

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.