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Ken's Foods - US Facilities
Industrial Maintenance Technician, Food & Beverage Manufacturing
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$44,882 / year median in Massachusetts
+19% projected growth
Job Description
A night in the life at Ken's Foods, Marlborough, MA When the third shift powers up, you're the steady hand that keeps our dressings and sauces moving. You'll walk the floor of our climate-controlled plant, listen for changes in a pump's tone, spot a sensor out of alignment on an automated packaging line, and dive into an electrical panel to trace a control issue. One moment you're diagnosing a motor control fault; the next, you're welding a bracket, soldering a connection, or ordering a replacement part from a manufacturer's manual. You keep production humming—safely, precisely, and with pride. Schedule & Shift 3rd shift available Four 10-hour days each week Why Ken's Foods We're a stable, growing, and profitable food manufacturer offering a climate-controlled environment and the chance to work with modern packaging and process technologies. Medical Dental Vision 401k Tuition reimbursement What you'll tackle (3+ years hands-on experience) Hunt down and resolve issues across facility components and systems Operate, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging machinery Apply pump theory to operate, diagnose, and repair pumps Work with pneumatics: principles, applications, troubleshooting, and repair Work with hydraulics: principles, applications, troubleshooting, and repair Read and interpret electrical schematics Work safely on low- and high-voltage circuits Diagnose electric motors, motor controls, and device controls Troubleshoot and repair electrical control and power circuits Service electrically controlled equipment, including PLC-controlled and solid-state systems Weld (gas and arc) and solder as needed Understand facility utilities: steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration basics Use basic plumbing and carpentry skills Identify and order parts using manufacturers' manuals and prints Communicate clearly and follow/give instructions, both oral and written Education, licensing, and assessments High school diploma or GED preferred; or 3+ years of related experience/training; or an equivalent blend of education and experience