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# Maintenance Mechanic II at Home Market Foods

- **Company:** Home Market Foods
- **Location:** Norwood, MA
- **Compensation:** $29–$42/hr
- **Posted:** 2025-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/homemarketfoods/jobs/4919552007

## Job description

Looking to kick-start your career with an exhilarating opportunity?

A Maintenance Mechanic II position at Home Market Foods is a critical role within the maintenance department, reporting directly to the Maintenance Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Manager. This role involves executing preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, and repairing complex electro-mechanical systems, including electronic controls, conveyor systems, production machinery, and support equipment.  We currently have opportunities available for 1st Shift Hours will be 5:15a to 5:15pm on a 2-2-3 work schedule (2 days on, then 2 days off, then work 3 days, followed by the opposite the following week).

- New Hire Base Salary Range: $29-$42/hr. At Home Market Foods, we believe in rewarding talent, celebrating success, and creating a workplace where people love to come to work every day. The range shown represents our current market-based estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on your experience, skills, education, geographic considerations, and internal equity.
- All TOOLS, PPE, BOOTS AND UNIFORMS PROVIDED
- Continuous Growth: Earn more with certifications in boiler, wastewater, and refrigeration. WE FOOT THE BILL FOR YOUR TRAINING!
- Performance Bonuses: Introducing our Pay for Performance Bonus program, offering up to $400 per month based on company performance up to $4800.00/yr
- Attendance Incentives: Score up to $2000 per year with perfect attendance, as per company guidelines

Primary Assignments:

- Conduct advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical issues using technical manuals, engineering drawings, and schematics
- Execute preventive maintenance procedures on all equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity
- Independently identify and rectify defective or worn components within machinery, ensuring uninterrupted production processes
- Strict adherence to established safety protocols and regulations
- Maintain a meticulously organized, safe, and efficient work environment conducive to productivity and safety
- Provide guidance and coaching to Mechanic I associates to achieve shift objectives and project milestones effectively.
- Undertake any other duties or special projects as delegate

Essential Qualifications:

- 5+ years working as a Maintenance Mechanic. Preferably within the food manufacturing or pharma industry
- MA Fireman 2 License and/or Ammonia Operator 1 Certification preferred
- Possession of a valid US Driver's License is mandatory
- Able to work independently with demonstrated expertise in the proficient use of hand and power tools
- Thorough understanding and familiarity with cGMP/GMP standards and practice
- Exceptional interpersonal skills essential for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability in time management, organizational prowess, and multitasking, with a strong aptitude for teamwork alongside fellow technicians and trade professionals

Pay Range Mechanic ll MA $29—$42 USD

Exciting Benefits Await You!

- Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
- Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
- Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.
- Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
- Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
- Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
- Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
- Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
- Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
- Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
- Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
- Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
- Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.

Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

## About Home Market Foods

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A leading North American manufacturer of meal and snack solutions, specializing in meatballs, hot dogs, sausages, and convenience store roller grill snacks.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned, bootstrapped – no external funding rounds found)
- **Headquarters**: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA
- **Founded**: 1957 (as a traditional meat purveyor in Boston)
- **Founders**: Not publicly named (family-owned business)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food manufacturing (meat and protein-based snack/meal solutions)
- **Target customers**: B2B – retail grocery chains, foodservice operators (stadiums, schools, cruise ships, dining halls), and convenience stores across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
- **Mission statement**: “Feeding North America.”

## Products & Services
- **Cooked Perfect®**: America’s #1 fully cooked meatball brand, sold in retail and foodservice channels.
- **Eisenberg®**: Gourmet frankfurters and sausages (acquired in 2024).
- **RollerBites®**: Protein-packed roller grill snacks (e.g., Cheeseburger RollerBites, Chicken Buffalo Ranch) designed for convenience stores.
- **Custom food solutions**: Tailored products for partners in foodservice and retail.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private, family-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not publicly available; products available in over 175 retailers and distributors across multiple countries.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors identified; the company is family-owned and self-funded.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 2024: Acquired Kelly Eisenberg, expanding brands, channels, and manufacturing capacity.
  - 2024: Opened a second manufacturing facility in South Windsor, CT.
  - Cooked Perfect® has been the #1 retail meatball brand since 2017.
  - Active hiring across operations, engineering, IT, finance, and HR (19 open jobs on Greenhouse as of search date).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand leadership**: Cooked Perfect® is the #1 fully cooked meatball brand in U.S. retail.
- **Channel diversity**: Strong presence in retail, foodservice, and convenience stores, reducing dependency on any single channel.
- **Manufacturing scale**: Two manufacturing facilities (Norwood, MA and South Windsor, CT) plus warehouse operations.
- **60+ years of history**: Deep industry relationships and operational expertise.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion**: Scaling nationally through acquisitions (Kelly Eisenberg) and new facility investments.
- **Innovation**: Developing on-trend, convenient protein snacks (RollerBites®) and custom solutions for partners.
- **Sustainability & community**: Emphasized in company values, though specifics not detailed in provided sources.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven (“People Matter,” “Culture of Excellence,” “Customer Focused”). Described as a family-like, supportive team where employees are “proud to be.”
- **Benefits**: Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, wellness benefits, discounted products, paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance.
- **Work environment**: On-site roles (Norwood, MA and Norton, MA) – no mention of remote/hybrid options. Roles span production, warehouse, engineering, IT, finance, HR, quality assurance, and maintenance.
- **Growth opportunities**: Company is expanding (new facility, acquisition, active hiring) – potential for career advancement.

## Sources
1. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/company/) – About page (mission, values, history)
2. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/careers/) – Careers page (benefits, culture)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/homemarketfoods) – Job listings (open roles, locations)
4. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/) – Home page (brands, channels)
5. [homemarketfoods.com](https://www.homemarketfoods.com/company/our-history/) – History page (milestones, acquisitions)

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