Lead Maintenance Mechanic A

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

Organizational Responsibilities

• Shift/Working Hours Friday - Monday 2AM - 12PM - Overtime when needed
• Demonstrates leadership in safety by enforcing rules, encouraging safe behaviors, and correcting unsafe conditions.
• Supports Quality & Food Safety Policies and ensures compliance with management systems.

General Statement of Responsibility

• Supports the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating and executing maintenance activities.
• Repairs and installs equipment, performs building maintenance.
• Leads team focus, maintains a positive attitude, and promotes learning and collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Acts as backup for the Maintenance group lead.
• Assists in daily manpower scheduling and execution.
• Leads and trains team members. Supports preventative maintenance planning.
• Recommends permanent solutions to recurring issues.
• Communicates critical situations and seeks guidance when needed.
• Uses tools and equipment to maintain machinery.
• Repairs/replaces control devices (sensors, switches, etc.).
• Performs repairs, inspections, and adjustments.
• Ensures compliance with quality and food safety procedures.
• Operates welding and metalworking equipment. Fabricates and modifies equipment.
• Troubleshoots control I/O.
• Connects to PLCs for third-party inspection.
• Repairs electrical equipment (DC and AC voltages).

Marginal Functions

• Operates forklift and aerial lifts.
• Assists in parts storeroom as needed.

Key Responsibilities

The pay rate for this position is $38.18 per hour. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 3-26-2026

Qualifications and Skills

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. 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 utilize 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.