Packaging & Process Equipment Reliability Technician

Torrey Holistics; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken's Foods in McDonough, GA is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to keep high-speed packaging lines running. You will troubleshoot and repair automated packaging machinery, diagnose motors and controls, and perform pump, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance.

The role requires reading electrical schematics, handling PLCs/HMI/VFDs, and welding or fabricating as needed. A strong hands-on background and safety focus are essential for success on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience on packaging and process equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose motors/controls.
• Proficiency with PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging machinery.
• Service and rebuild pumps using pump theory.
• Apply pneumatic/hydraulic knowledge for reliability.
• Diagnose electrical power and control circuits (PLC/solid-state).
• Conduct machine safety inspections and support plant systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

PLC troubleshooting

Motion/controls (VFDs, HMIs)

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Welding (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Plumbing and carpentry basics

Troubleshooting motors and pumps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG/TIG/Stick Welders

Plasma Cutter

Band Saw

Belt Sander

Manual Lathe

Manual Vertical Mill

Fanuc/Allen Bradley PLCs

HMI and VFDs

Vision Systems (Keyence, Banner)

Industrial robots (Fanuc)

Job description

Ready to keep high-speed food packaging lines humming?Ken’s Foods—family owned since 1958 with facilities in Marlborough, MA; McDonough, GA; Las Vegas, NV; and Lebanon, IN—invites you to join our McDonough team. We employ 1,000+ people nationwide and foster a collaborative culture where you’ll have the support and tools to grow.Is this you?Do you excel at finding the root cause of equipment failures—and fixing them fast?Can you read electrical schematics, work confidently with low and high voltage, and diagnose motors and controls?Are you fluent in pneumatics, hydraulics, and pump systems?Do PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and solid-state controls feel like home turf?Can you weld, solder, and handle basic plumbing and carpentry when it counts?Are you comfortable accessing every corner of a plant and its grounds to get the job done?What you’ll doProactively seek out and resolve issues across packaging and process equipment.Operate, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging machinery.Service and rebuild pumps using sound pump theory.Apply pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge to maintain reliability.Diagnose and repair electrical power and control circuits, including PLC-controlled/solid-state equipment.Conduct machine safety inspections and maintain facility support systems (steam, hot water, compressed air, refrigeration).Identify and order replacement parts from manuals and prints; document clear written and verbal updates.What you’ll needHigh school diploma or GED; or 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience/training; or an equivalent blend of education and experience.Minimum 5 years directly supporting the functions listed above.Proficiency in: PLC troubleshooting and programming; electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; hydraulics; industrial automation troubleshooting; machine safety inspections; and manufacturing best practices.Ability to pass the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 60% or higher.Tools and tech you’ll work withMIG/TIG/Stick Welders; Manual Plasma Cutter (Miller)Manual Grinder (Kent); Band Saw; Belt SanderManual Lathe (Clausing); Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)PLCs (Fanuc, Allen Bradley); HMI; VFDs; Servo MotorsVision Systems (Keyence, Banner)Conveyor Systems; Palletizer; Gluer; Box Folding MachineIndustrial Robot (Fanuc); Measurement GaugesOur cultureWe blend a heritage of flavor obsession with modern manufacturing discipline. You’ll find an energetic, team-oriented environment and the resources to elevate your skills.AccessibilityReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.