Packaging Systems Maintenance Specialist

Packaging Systems Maintenance Specialist

About the role

Ken’s Foods is expanding and looking for a skilled maintenance pro to support our Marlborough, MA manufacturing campus. You’ll ensure the reliability of production and facility systems in a climate‑controlled environment while partnering with operations to maximize uptime.

Core responsibilities

• Proactively diagnose and correct issues with plant components and systems across the entire site.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging machinery.
• Service pumps using sound pump theory and practice.
• Apply pneumatic and hydraulic principles to locate faults and perform repairs.
• Interpret electrical schematics to chase down failures and restore performance.
• Work safely on low- and high-voltage circuits; test, isolate, and repair.
• Identify and correct problems with motors, motor controls, and field devices.
• Diagnose and repair electrical control and power circuits, including PLC-controlled and solid-state equipment.
• Perform gas and arc welding and soldering for lasting fixes.
• Support and maintain utilities: steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration.
• Execute basic plumbing and carpentry tasks to support facility upkeep.
• Locate and order replacement parts from manuals/prints; follow written and verbal instructions clearly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and at least 3 years of related industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent education/experience blend.
• Proficiency across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines within manufacturing.
• Ability to complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a 60% or better score.

Massachusetts license pathway

For Massachusetts only; Role requires Special to Operate Engineering License (Steam Plant) -- License training will be provided if not already in possession.

Compensation & benefits

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

Culture

We’re a fast‑growing food manufacturer of dressings and sauces. Expect stability, strong support, and a climate‑controlled workplace designed for safe, high‑quality work.

Important notices

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.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.