Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Location

Chicago, IL

Wage

$32 – $40/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The Maintenance Technician role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across various systems in a facility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections and preventive maintenance and troubleshoot/repair plant equipment and facility systems.
  • Support electrical work including troubleshooting motors/controls and installing conduit and wiring.
  • Perform mechanical and piping work as needed and welding/fabrication support as qualified.
  • Support plant projects and coordinate work with Engineering, operators, and outside contractors/vendors.
  • Follow all safety and quality requirements and ensure maintenance work is completed using safe procedures.
  • Use SAP/MVP to document work, track parts, and support maintenance planning and reporting.

Requirements

  • Repair and maintain instrumentation and low-voltage circuits.
  • Knowledge of basic 110/480V electrical wiring.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and flowcharts.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to spot inconsistencies and correct errors.
  • Ability to weld on pipe.
  • Run and repair PVC piping.
  • General knowledge of ammonia systems and compressors.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) plus vocational/trade training.
  • 5 years’ experience in building maintenance and machinery repair; welding experience required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Shift: 2nd Shift, 300PM - 1130PM
  • Job posting is anticipated to expire on 8/31/26.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k