Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

About Kerry

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: 6:00AM - 2:30PM.

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:

1. Preventative Maintenance Strategy: Align with business goals for smooth operations.


2. Root Cause Analysis: Investigate breakdowns lasting over 4 hours and develop corrective actions.


3. Proactive Issue Identification: Use advanced tools to monitor equipment and identify issues early.

Duties you’ll perform may include:

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  • 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:

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  • 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.