BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

**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

• 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

• 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.

Please send resumes to Ann Levenson at alevenson@kensfoods.com.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)
• Vision System (Keyence, Banner)
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc)
• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Manual Grinder (Kent)
• Manual Lathe (Clausing)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Palletizer
• Measurement Gauges
• Manual Plasma Cutter (Miller)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley)
• HMI
• Conveyor Systems
• Gluer Machine
• Box Folding Machine
• Band Saw
• Belt Sander

Salary info:

$33 - $38 / hr