Industrial Mechanic: PLC, Automation & Hydraulics

Ken’s Foods, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair packaging machinery, pumps, hydraulics and electrical systems in our Las Vegas facility. You will read schematics, weld, solder, and perform preventive maintenance to keep lines running.

The role requires safe work around high voltage, strong problem-solving abilities, and adherence to GMP and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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.
• Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Work safely with both low and high voltage circuits.
• Diagnose electric motor, motor control and device control problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical control and power circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrically controlled equipment, including PLC controlled and solid state equipment.
• 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.

Job description

Ken’s Foods, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair packaging machinery, pumps, hydraulics and electrical systems in our Las Vegas facility. You will read schematics, weld, solder, and perform preventive maintenance to keep lines running.

The role requires safe work around high voltage, strong problem-solving abilities, and adherence to GMP and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.