Manufacturing Facilities Electrician — Automation & Motors

Let’s get practical: your questions answered

What impact will I have?

You’ll be the go-to expert ensuring safe, reliable power and controls for production equipment, building systems, and the grounds. From diagnosing motor control issues to deploying NEC-compliant solutions, you’ll keep uptime high and hazards low.

What will I work on?

• Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery alongside mechanics and supervisors.
• Maintaining and tuning servo-driven systems—amplifiers, controllers, and related automation hardware.
• Installing and servicing low- and high-voltage circuits (24V–480V) across plant and facilities.
• Reading schematics to diagnose motors, starters, and device-level controls.
• Repairing sensors and solid-state devices to restore process reliability.
• Executing conduit work: bending, routing, sizing wire/conduit by distance and FLA, and terminating to spec.
• Partnering with contractors and vendors; identifying and ordering parts from manuals and prints.
• Coaching teammates, documenting work, and communicating clearly—written and verbal.
• Actively hunting down and resolving electrical issues throughout the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do I need to bring?

• License: Journeyman or Master Electrician (Massachusetts) required.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or at least 5 years of relevant experience/training; or an equivalent mix.
• Know-how: NEC fluency; complex manufacturing experience preferred.
• Tools of the trade: Skilled with 24V–480V power systems, schematics, motors/motor controls, and automation hardware.
• People skills: Team-oriented mindset with the ability to guide peers and collaborate with vendors and contractors.

How am I compensated?

Pay: $38.00-$48.47 an hour.

Compliance and notices

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

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.