Senior Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

Home Market Foods; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

Wellness Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

College Scholarship for dependents

401k Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance Coverage

Relocation Assistance

Employee Bonus Referral Program

Community Impact Opportunities

Team Events

Job summary

Home Market Foods in Norwood, MA, seeks a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment, mentor junior staff, and lead preventive maintenance to ensure continuous manufacturing operations. The role requires extensive experience and strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on electrical and mechanical systems.

The position offers an $8,000 bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, with relocation support and a 401k match. Candidates should have a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of maintenance experience in industrial settings.
• Experience in food processing and packaging machinery preferred.
• MA Fireman 2 License and/or Ammonia Operator 1 Certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs and ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Strong problem solving, initiative, and leadership abilities.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License; bilingual English-Spanish is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maximize uptime with expert troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Lead diagnosis and repair using manuals, schematics, and tools.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Identify and replace defective components to maintain performance.
• Mentor junior mechanics and apprentices in troubleshooting techniques.
• Support new projects to install or improve equipment safety and performance.
• Operate welding and machine tools as needed; work with CMMS data.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic tools

Schematics reading

Welding/fabrication tools

Conveyor systems experience

Job description

Hours and Schedule

Hours are from 5:00 AM - 5:15 PM on a 2-2-3 work schedule (2 days on, then 2 days off, then 3 days, followed by the opposite the following week.)

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic reports to the shift supervisor and involves highly skilled troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, and repair of complex electro‑mechanical equipment, including electronic controls, conveyor systems, production machinery, and support equipment. The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is seen as the expert resource in the plant that can fix all/most equipment and is responsible for not only executing technical work but also for teaching and mentoring junior mechanics and apprentices, sharing knowledge on troubleshooting techniques and schematics interpretation. This role plays a major role in ensuring the uninterrupted continuity of manufacturing and support systems and processes throughout the facility.

Position includes an $8,000 bonus ($3,000 paid out after 6 months and the remaining $5,000 to be dispersed at your one‑year anniversary with Home Market Foods.)

Responsibilities

• Maximize uptime utilizing expert knowledge and troubleshooting techniques with electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, variable speed controllers, robotics, automated packaging machinery, process equipment including pumps, valves, meters, and mixing equipment
• Analyze equipment performance, troubleshoot to isolate the problem, determine (and perform) actions needed to restore the system to performance specifications
• Lead the diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment issues, using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime
• Identify and replace defective components, ensuring high standards of machinery operation
• Participate as necessary in new projects to install or improve the safety and performance of existing and new equipment
• Mentor and assist junior mechanics, fostering skill development and troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience in welding/fabrication. May conduct welding (stick, MIG, TIG) and operate machine tools (lathe, Bridgeport, drill press) as needed

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of maintenance experience, ideally including experience at an OEM or similar
• Expert in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs of industrial equipment and facilities including working knowledge of mechanical, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and facility systems (hot water, compressed air, refrigeration)
• Experience in food processing required; experience with packaging machinery preferred
• MA Fireman 2 License and/or Ammonia Operator 1 Certification preferred
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic power systems, conveyor systems, or control systems
• Knowledge of PLC’s is required
• Initiative, critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgement and decision making, persistence, attention to detail, adaptability, flexibility, concern for others and leadership
• Utilize CMMS, identify trends, and use data to drive improvements to the preventative maintenance process
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP/GMP) requirements
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and repair instruction
• Requires strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal), as well as the ability to calculate figures and amounts as needed
• Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, experimenting and drawing valid conclusions
• Ability to learn new information quickly (e.g., maintenance and administrative technology, changes in controls)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Bilingual English‑Spanish skills are a bonus

Benefits

New Hire Base Salary Range: $48‑50/hr

• Enjoy top‑tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company‑Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
• Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. As set forth in Home Market Foods’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Visa & Employer Support

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.