Maintenance Mechanic Level 1 or 2

About the role

Join our Family! As a Mechanic I or Mechanic II, you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment specific to our operations. You'll also diagnose malfunctions, service and replace defective parts, and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment according to blueprints, schematic drawings, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Analyze and diagnose production machinery and equipment malfunctions; service, repair, and replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
• Lubricate machinery and perform routine maintenance on production machinery.
• Provide technical assistance to the production department in set-up and changeover of production equipment.
• Maintain sanitary conditions while performing work.
• Calibrate and make adjustments on production machinery and equipment to improve operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with outside vendors to enhance in-house maintenance capabilities.
• Confer with and assist Engineering Department in implementing and modifying maintenance programs.
• Maintain and service external components of the dust collection system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 60 days after starting job.
• Prior industrial maintenance experience helpful.
• Pass required maintenance testing and demonstrate hands-on ability and/or knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, power transmissions, lubrication, pumps, pipe rigging, mechanical maintenance, operation of shop machines, use of work-related tools, combustion, motors, schematics and print reading, basic AC and DC theory.
• On-site training specific to job responsibilities.
• Prior industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and piping systems and the ability to identify and understand mechanical components and their relationship in a mechanism in order to make repairs or improvements.
• Knowledge of various machines, their operation and parts; and skill in using work-related tools including their design, benefits, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety rules and precautions of various mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems associated with work processes by applying job specific knowledge.
• Ability to effectively communicate, train and instruct new mechanics and operators, as well as work with the Engineering Dept. in developing new machinery.
• Ability to read and understand various set up/operational diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and manufacturing specifications as it relates to plant machinery and equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.

Skills

• Technical aptitude and mechanical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and operation manuals.
• Hands-on experience with various tools and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.

Benefits

Benefits start day one. Health, Dental, Vision, Life; 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of employee's salary; uniforms provided; on-site cafeteria.

Pay

• Hourly rate ranges from $28.06 to $31.08 per hour, plus a shift differential.

Schedule

This position is on 3rd shift running 3:15PM - 11:45PM Monday through Friday with opportunities for daily and/or weekly overtime.

Company Paid Courses

Company paid, competency based courses are required.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing, speaking: Continuously.
• Speaking: Continuously.
• Seeing: Continuously.
• Bending: Occasionally to Frequently.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously.
• Walking: Frequently to Continuously.
• Forward bending in standing: Occasionally.
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally.
• Elevated work: Rarely to Occasionally.
• Waist to crown lift: Occasionally up to 50 lbs, rarely up to 80 lbs.
• Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80-100 lbs.
• Front carry: Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet.
• One hand carry: Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 20 feet.
• Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 85 lbs.
• Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 85 lbs.
• Pinch grip: Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Right and left hand coordination: Continuous with average eye/hand coordination.
• Climbing: Occasionally to Frequently: Up to 200 stairs/day.
• Climbing: Occasionally.
• Kneeling: Occasionally.
• Squatting: Occasionally.
• Rotating: Occasionally.
• Reaching: Frequently.
• Crawling: Occasionally.
• Crouching: Occasionally.
• Repetitive motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, forearm pronation, supination, sustained grip of tools.
• Moderate to heavy work: Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 100 lbs rarely to occasionally.
• Task maximum physical demands: Maximum demand Floor to waist lift Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs Waist to Crown Lift Occasionally 20-30 lbs, Rarely up to 50-60 lbs Front carry Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet One hand carry Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 20 feet Right hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up to 85 lbs Left hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up to 85 lbs Pushing and pulling Occasionally up to 110 lbs Stair climbing Occasionally to Frequently: Up to 300 stairs/day Standing tolerance Frequently to Continuously Walking Frequently to Continuously Right & left hand coordination Continuously with average eye/hand coordination Kneeling Occasionally Squatting Occasionally Pinch Grip Occasionally up to 20 lbs Forward bend in standing Occasionally Rotation in Standing Occasionally Repetitive Motions Frequently to Continuously: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Including twisting wrist, forearm pronation, supination, sustained grip of tools. Sustained Shoulder Flexion 90 degrees Rarely to Occasionally up to 5 lbs in both arms 1 minute Reaching Frequently Crawling Rarely Crouching Occasionally Horizontal Lift Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80-100 lbs Elevated Work Rarely to Occasionally up to 3 lbs to 5 lbs up to 2-4 minutes Functional Job Analysis Rarely 1-5% of the day Occasionally 6-33% of the day Frequently 34-66% of the day Continuously 67-100% of the day

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.