Maintenance Tech 3rd Shift - Bethlehem, PA

About Kerry

About the role

Where you'll work: 

Our Bethlehem, PA, location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and specializes in coffee extract and flavorings created for Kerry products and customers! 

5000 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $34.14 - $40.96 + $1 shift dif

Shift/Working Hours: 3rd Shift: 10 pm – 6:30 am

Position Overview:

This position requires industrial mechanical knowledge, some electrical, including but not limited to the responsibilities listed below. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. 

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair all machinery and process malfunctions. Must be fluent in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting a plus.


• Diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment - knowledge of Gearboxes, mechanical drives, and variable speed applications.


• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems - knowledge of cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration, and lubrication devices.


• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul process pumps, automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, basic electrical AC/DC troubleshooting, and related systems.


• Proficient knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards and applications.


• Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams.

Qualifications and skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in installation and repair of mechanical, electrical, pumps, and valve cluster arrangements required.


• Experience with VFDs, control systems (PLC’s/HMI’s), electrical protective devices with some knowledge of calibration procedures and equipment.


• Skilled in the application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools. 480v 3 phase knowledge required.


• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting ability, electrical a plus.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E preferred.


• 2+ years’ experience and demonstrated history of troubleshooting and repairing equipment (described above), personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices. Allen Bradley and/or Siemens experience preferred.


• Skilled in the machine shop to machine within specific tolerance using various measuring equipment – i.e. verniers, callipers, depth gauges, etc.


• Skilled in welding, sanitary welding, pipe fitting, soldering, and rigging is desired

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $34.14 - $40.96 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 12-2026.

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.