2nd Shift Mechanic A IN - Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Ken's Careers•Lebanon, IN

1d•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. The position is hands-on and involves working with a team to diagnose and correct equipment and system problems throughout the facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Pay starts at $36.00 per hour and increases based on experience and qualifications; employees are paid weekly. The position requires intermediate knowledge of automated packaging machinery, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read basic electrical schematics. Duties also include working safely with low- and high-voltage circuits, diagnosing minor motor and control problems, welding and soldering, performing basic plumbing and carpentry, and identifying and ordering parts. The employee helps maintain food safety, quality, facility cleanliness, and compliance with company standards and policies. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. Applicants must also pass 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. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and at least five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with automated packaging equipment, including conveyors, electrical systems, sensors, pumps, gear systems, pump rebuilding, and reading schematics and related equipment.
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 processes and to solder.
Basic plumbing and carpentry skills.
Ability to identify and order parts and materials from 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, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of at least 40%.
Ability to meet the physical, mental alertness, and safety requirements described in the posting.
Successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

Actively identify and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility.
Operate, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging machinery.
Apply pump theory and perform pump operation and repair.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
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.
Perform basic plumbing and carpentry tasks.
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 potential product contamination.
Perform other duties as assigned.