Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Automation & Packaging

Ken’s Foods, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods, a family-owned dressings and sauces manufacturer, seeks Maintenance Mechanics for our Marlborough, MA location. This role accesses all plant areas to perform duties with an hourly pay range of $33.00–$41.78.

A minimum of 5 years in related areas is required and state-of-the-art facilities provide a warm company culture and growth opportunities. Qualified candidates must be able to read electrical schematics, work with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and be capable of welding and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 5 years related experience.
• Special to Operate Engineering License (Steam Plant) required within 6 months.
• Employment contingent upon drug test, background screening and pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility.
• Thorough knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of pump theory, operation and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of pneumatic principles, application troubleshooting and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of hydraulic principles, application troubleshooting and repair.
• Reading electrical schematics.
• Identify and order parts and materials from manuals and prints.
• Communicate oral and written instructions.
• Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 60% or better.

Skills

Machinery troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical schematics

Welding

Reading blueprints

Plumbing

Carpentry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Special to Operate Engineering License (Steam Plant)

Tools

Steam Plant License

Job description

Ken’s Foods is a family owned business that takes pride in its roots. Ken's Foods, Inc was incorporated in 1958, and currently has plant operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, McDonough, Georgia, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lebanon, Indiana. In addition, Ken's employs over 1000 employees nationally. To this day, Ken’s is still owned by the same family, as they continue their tradition of flavor obsession. Joining Ken’s Foods is becoming part of an enthusiastic team. Whether you’re in our state-of-the-art facilities or in our corporate headquarters, you’ll enjoy a warm company culture and get all the tools you will need to succeed in your career.

SUMMARY

Ken’s Foods, a fast growing food manufacturer of dressings and sauces, is seeking Maintenance Mechanics for our Marlborough, MA location. This position will access all areas of the plant and grounds in order to accomplish assigned duties. $33.00-$41.78 an hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include a minimum of 5 years of experience in the following areas:

• Actively pursue and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility
• Thorough knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting and repair
• Thorough knowledge of pump theory, operation and repair
• Thorough knowledge of pneumatic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
• Thorough knowledge of hydraulic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
• Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics

• Ability to weld (gas and arc) and solder
• Basic knowledge of typical facility and manufacturing support systems including steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration systems
• Basic plumbing and carpentry skills

• Ability to identify and order parts and materials from manufacturers manuals and prints
• Communicate both oral and written instructions

• Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 60% or better.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

For Massachusetts only; Must possess or be able to achieve within 6 months a Special to Operate Engineering License (Steam Plant).

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

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