Maintenance Technician (Bethlehem)

About Kerry:A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. A career with Kerry Applied Health & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about. Where you'll work: Our Bethlehem, PA, location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and specializes in coffee extract and flavorings created for Kerry products and customers! 5000 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $34.14 - $40.96Shift/Working Hours: 1st Shift: 7am to 3:30pmThe typical hiring range for this role is $34.14 - $40.96 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. 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). Position Overview:This position requires industrial mechanical knowledge, some electrical, including but not limited to the responsibilities listed below. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Diagnose and repair all machinery and process malfunctions. Must be fluent in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting a plus. Diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment - knowledge of Gearboxes, mechanical drives, and variable speed applications. Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems - knowledge of cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration, and lubrication devices. Diagnose, repair, and overhaul process pumps, automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, basic electrical AC/DC troubleshooting, and related systems. Proficient knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards and applications. Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams. Minimum Qualifications: Experience in installation and repair of mechanical, electrical, pumps, and valve cluster arrangements required. Experience with VFDs, control systems (PLCs/HMIs), electrical protective devices with some knowledge of calibration procedures and equipment. Skilled in the application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools. 480v 3 phase knowledge required. Excellent mechanical troubleshooting ability, electrical a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E preferred. 2+ years experience and demonstrated history of troubleshooting and repairing equipment (described above), personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices. Allen Bradley and/or Siemens experience preferred.Skilled in the machine shop to machine within specific tolerance using various measuring equipment i.e. verniers, calipers, depth gauges, etc. Skilled in welding, sanitary welding, pipe fitting, soldering, and rigging is desired

Created: 2025-09-26