3rd Shift Mechanic A IN - Monday - Friday 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Ken's Careers•Lebanon, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ken’s Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance A Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production and packaging equipment at its temperature-controlled manufacturing facility. The role supports production of Ken’s Salad Dressing and Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, working with equipment and systems throughout the facility. The position is on the third shift, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The technician performs hands-on maintenance and problem-solving involving automated packaging machinery, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical systems, sensors, motors, and related equipment. Duties also include reading basic electrical schematics, working safely with low- and high-voltage circuits, welding and soldering, basic plumbing and carpentry, and identifying and ordering parts. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and includes food safety, quality, security, and facility-cleanliness responsibilities. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of at least 40%. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment. Pay starts at $36.00 per hour, with increases based on experience and qualifications, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Employees are paid weekly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with automated packaging equipment and related maintenance systems, including conveyors, electrical systems, sensors, pumps, and gear systems.
Intermediate knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
Intermediate knowledge of pump theory, operation, and repair.
Intermediate knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic principles, applications, troubleshooting, and repair.
Ability to read basic electrical schematics and work safely with low- and high-voltage circuits.
Ability to diagnose minor electric motor, motor-control, and device-control problems.
Ability to weld using gas and arc methods and to solder.
Basic plumbing and carpentry skills.
Ability to identify and order parts and materials using manufacturers’ manuals and prints.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role, including lifting, working safely and alertly, concentrating, responding to operating conditions, and coping with sudden changes or emergencies.
Successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility.
Operate, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging machinery.
Apply pump theory and perform pump operation, troubleshooting, and repair, including rebuilding pumps.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic applications and systems.
Read basic electrical schematics and work safely with low- and high-voltage circuits.
Diagnose minor electric motor, motor-control, and device-control problems.
Perform gas and arc welding and soldering.
Carry out basic plumbing and carpentry work.
Identify and order parts and materials using manufacturers’ manuals and prints.
Communicate instructions orally and in writing.
Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 40% or better.
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and systems for food safety, food safety culture, quality, and facility cleanliness.
Produce products free of contamination and follow Ken’s Foods security and GMP policies.
Report suspicious activities in or around the plant and continuously inspect the work area for possible product-contamination issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.