Automated Food Plant Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Ken's Foods; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

100% company-matched 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Disability & Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Vacation time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ken’s Foods is hiring for a maintenance technician to support production, packaging, and equipment maintenance in a fast-paced plant. You’ll troubleshoot automated machinery, perform repairs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role includes welding, electrical work, and reading schematics, with opportunities for advancement. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read basic electrical schematics.
• Work safely with both low and high voltage circuits.
• Capable of welding (gas and arc) and soldering.
• Basic plumbing and carpentry skills.
• Identify and order parts from manufacturers manuals and prints.
• Communicate both oral and written instructions.
• High school diploma or GED with 5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and correct problems with components and systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated packaging machinery; perform repairs.
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain safety and compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test (score ≥40%).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding & soldering

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years related experience

Tools

Automated packaging machinery

Pumps

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical schematics

Welding equipment

Soldering

Manuals & prints

Job description

Ken’s Foods is hiring for a maintenance technician to support production, packaging, and equipment maintenance in a fast-paced plant. You’ll troubleshoot automated machinery, perform repairs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role includes welding, electrical work, and reading schematics, with opportunities for advancement. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of related experience.