Processing Shop Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: CANTON, MA 02021Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day Electro-Mechanical Technician Processing Machinery Test and Assembly Shop Canton, MA On Site Required - No Remote Availability Join Reiser as a Processing Shop Technician and Make an Impact! Are you passionate about hands-on machine building, technical problem-solving, and working with cutting-edge packaging equipment? Join Reiser - a company with over 60 years of success in the food equipment industry, recognized globally for quality, innovation, and unmatched customer support. Reiser is the trusted name for food manufacturers, delivering better, smarter food processing and more efficient, visually appealing packaging solutions. About the Role As part of our dynamic and growth-driven team, we're seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in our Processing Machinery Test and Assembly shop area based in Canton, MA to build, customize, assemble, and troubleshoot new automated food packaging machinery. This role is ideal for a mechanically and electrically skilled technician who enjoys working in a shop environment, taking ownership of projects, and seeing complex equipment come together from start to finish. You'll work closely with engineering, production, and senior technicians to ensure machines are built to Reiser's high standards and ready to perform in customer facilities around the world. Our Vision Robert Reiser & Co. will serve the food industry and other selected markets by selling and supporting equipment that provides solutions to customer needs. Every customer contact will result in an improved relationship with that customer. We will continuously strive to strengthen our supplier partnerships. We will encourage our fellow employees to reach their potential. Therefore, we will earn a fair profit and ensure our future. Who We’re Looking For If you have strong electro-mechanical skills, a problem-solving mindset, and enjoy building and customizing complex machinery, we want to meet you. Our ideal candidate is career-minded, curious, detail-oriented, and takes pride in their work. At Reiser, you'll be part of a collaborative shop culture that values craftsmanship, continuous learning, and long-term career growth. Qualifications What You’ll Do Build, assemble, and customize highly automated food processing machinery and related ancillary equipment. Interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of processing machinery. Manage machine build and customization projects, coordinating parts and materials with internal teams and taking ownership from start to completion. Perform mechanical and electrical setup, troubleshooting, service, and repair of packaging equipment. Assemble and disassemble complex machinery involving mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Perform software uploads, configuration updates, and graphical interface loading on HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs using laptop and USB connections, supporting platforms including Allen-Bradley, Control Techniques, and Sigmatek. Work hands-on with pneumatics, electrical and mechanical controls, AC/DC motors, and high-voltage systems (240/480V). Train alongside senior technicians to learn proper materials, parts selection, and machine build processes. Apply a continuous improvement mindset to machine performance, safety, and build quality. Work primarily first shift hours, with occasional weekend overtime as business needs require. What You Bring 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical assembly, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair. Strong hands-on experience with industrial mechanical and electrical systems. Working knowledge of mechanics, basic pneumatics, and electrical controls. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and build documentation. Familiarity with common hand tools, electrical tools, and basic Microsoft Office applications. Comfort working in a physically active, shop-based environment. Food processing or packaging machinery experience is a plus. Why Reiser? Joining Reiser means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values its people, invests in training, and takes pride in the quality of its equipment. You'll work with a team that supports your growth, recognizes strong performance, and is committed to shared success. Benefits include: Very competitive health benefits Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays 401(k) with employer match Holiday bonus and profit sharing Annual raises based on performance #J-18808-Ljbffr Reiser