Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Kerry

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$35–$42 Per Hour

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Beverages, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Growth, Compensation Analysis, Computer Skills, Consumer Branding, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, High Voltage (HV), Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nutrition, Online Chat, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Machining, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Reimbursement, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Team Player, Video Chat, Welding

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

1 day ago

?Requisition ID 65234 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. Where You'll Work Our Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the production of sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. This state-of-the-art production site features advanced technology and a collaborative team environment, where employees are encouraged to support one another's success. The facility offers opportunities for professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, all guided by dedicated leadership. In addition to focusing on quality manufacturing, the Seattle team enjoys an energetic and inclusive workplace culture, enhanced by engagement programs, volunteer days, and activities that make work both rewarding and enjoyable. If you're seeking a place to develop your career in beverage production while being part of a dynamic and fun team, our Seattle location stands out as an excellent choice. 1st Shift Monday - Friday with flexibility regarding weekend and holidays. Hours are 600AM - 230PM. What You'll Do As a Maintenance Technician you'll have a direct impact on the safety of our teams, safety of our products and growing our business. Your responsibilities will include increasing efficiency, reducing breakdowns, and extending the life of equipment. Familiarity with various production floor concepts, practices, and procedures will help you plan and accomplish goals using your experience and judgment. Collaborating with Kerry Group's maintenance and engineering teams, you will implement + Preventative Maintenance Strategy Align with business goals for smooth operations. + Root Cause Analysis Investigate breakdowns lasting over 4 hours and develop corrective actions. + Proactive Issue Identification Use advanced tools to monitor equipment and identify issues early. Duties you'll perform may include + + Maintain, repair, and rebuild production machines and equipment. + Assessing problems and identifying the most cost effective solutions. + Troubleshoot pneumatics, rebuild valves/pumps, and set mechanical timing. + Calibrate, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment. + Work with 3-phase and high voltage electrical systems. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams. What You'll Need to Succeed + + High School diploma or equivalency required; Industrial maintenance degree, welding certification, industrial electrical certification, Associate degree in a related field or completion of a Trades/Technical School program preferred. + 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally beverage or chemical manufacturing. + Proficient in electrical, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings. + Practiced in safe work habits. + Team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done. + Self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement. + Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook). SAP knowledge is helpful. + Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environment (plant is temperature controlled and well ventilated). Join us in achieving maintenance excellence and be part of a team dedicated to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Compensation Data The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00 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 July 31, 2026. 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 of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov). 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. Recruiter Posting Type DNI

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