Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

B&G Foods • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

B&G Foods is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation technician for its packing department in the Cincinnati Crisco manufacturing facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for acquiring the operational skills associated with either the process or packing department as well as gaining advanced E&I expertise. The successful candidate will have consistently demonstrated logic trouble shooting, a desire to develop advanced skills and the ability to communicate and work well with all plant employees. All work must be performed in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• 2-5 years electrical/instrumentation experience preferred
• Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills and knowledge of all crafts, including mechanical, electrical and technical
• Must pass the math test and electrical aptitude test
• Must be willing to flex schedule when need to facilitate training in a timely manner
• Leadership skills including: Conflict resolution and problem solving (analytical troubleshooting processes), Communication (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback), Organization and time management, Goal and priority setting, Continuous improvement, Safety mindset
• Ability to interact cross-functionally and work in a team environment
• Must adhere to the plant’s attendance policy

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma plus two years of technical training preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform E&I activities in a high-performance working environment on a shiftly basis to ensure optimum utilization of materials and manpower to maximize production, safety, quality, and efficiency
• Participate in root cause failure analysis with team members and maintenance leaders for major downtime
• Accurately troubleshoot, coach, and teach operators in our processing and packaging facility
• Communicates and works with other operators, line leaders and the technical leader on E&I issues.
• Participate in training to improve and maintain technical skills, teamwork, creativity, and communication skills
• Actively participates on an AM, PM or Problem Solving/FI team when assigned
• Ability to own self training and qualifications as needed
• Consistently tracks record of troubleshooting to root cause, and works to completion, taking the lead in the effort
• Leads win-win problem solving within B&G or between B&G and outside contractors, vendors, suppliers
• Ability to work to resolve issues on the team or in the department
• Ability to recognize a problem and recommend a solution
• Works effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Actively participate in team and plant meetings and activities
• Successfully qualify on operational skills and function as an operator when needed
• Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including: Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment, and concrete floors, working at elevated levels
• Lift objects up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques
• Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees