Ken's Foods
Seeking Maintenance Mechanic A 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Required 4-5 years in a Maintenance role with experience in automated packaging machines and conveyors, gear systems, sensors, electrical systems, welding, rebuilding pumps, reading electrical schematics etc.
Benefit Spotlight:
At Kens Foods, we manufacture Kens Salad dressing & Sweet Baby Rays barbeque sauce. The process from following the recipe, creating the products using established specifications and quality processes, packaging into retail and food service containers, and shipping the product to our customers is all handled under our roof. Our "A" Mechanic positions start at $34.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential, and we are paid weekly. We encourage you to seek additional information about our products & company at .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
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.
Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
Other duties as assigned
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.