Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Offering $2,000 Sign on Bonus!

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. Shift & Hours 1st Shift Monday – Friday with flexibility regarding weekend and holidays. Hours are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Offering $2,000 Sign on Bonus! What You'll Do 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. Maintain, repair, and rebuild production machines and equipment. Assess problems and identify 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 environments (plant is temperature controlled and well ventilated). 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. 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr