Lead Maintenance Mechanic A

Lead Maintenance Mechanic A

Requisition ID: 60474

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.

About the role

Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Meat division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and bread crumbs. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you!

Melrose Park is part of a Union. This is a 1st shift opportunity. Friday to Monday. 2am to 12pm. 10 hour shift, 4 days a week.

The starting wage for this role is $39.54 per hour. 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).

Key responsibilities

Job Description and Responsibilities

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
• Directly Supervises: None
• Indirectly Supervises: Maintenance 1 and 2 team members

Organizational Responsibilities:

• 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.

Working Relationships:

• Internal: Site managers, supervisors, production personnel
• External: Contractors

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to noise, wet floors, steam equipment, and confined spaces.
• Requires climbing, crawling, bending, lifting (25-50 lbs), and working at heights.
• Must work in varying temperatures and use physical force for equipment handling.
• Requires close, distance, and color vision, focus adjustment, and auditory acuity.

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• 2-year degree in Industrial Technology or Advanced Manufacturing (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and controls experience preferred or must be acquired within a reasonable timeframe.

Skills:

• Mechanical repair
• General welding
• Electrical troubleshooting
• PLC troubleshooting
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Problem-solving through logical approaches

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.

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Posting Type: DNI