Maintenance Technician III

B&G Foods Inc.•Yadkinville, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior technical expert responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system optimization, and reliability improvement across production and utility systems at the company’s Yadkinville, North Carolina facility. This position is assigned to second shift. The technician provides technical leadership, mentors other technicians, and partners with supervision and engineering to support safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations in a food manufacturing environment. The role supports packaging, processing, filling, automation, and utility equipment; responds to high-impact downtime; and improves maintenance and reliability practices. It also requires adherence to facility safety, food safety, sanitation, and audit-readiness standards. Work hours may include all shifts, on-call schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in industrial mechanical, electrical, or automation maintenance.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software and systems.
Expert-level troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC systems; SLC-5/05 is required.
Knowledge of three-phase 480V electrical circuits, motor starters, and controls.
Strong understanding of process-control instrumentation, including I/Ps, PID loops, sensors, and recorders.
Ability to troubleshoot, adapt, and source non-OEM replacement components when necessary.
Advanced understanding of processing, filling, and packaging systems.
Ability to fabricate and modify equipment.
Ability to use a metal shear, brake, lathe, mill, drill press, and fabrication tools.
Proficiency using hand tools, precision instruments, and advanced diagnostic equipment.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including all shifts, on-call schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to respond effectively during emergencies and critical downtime situations.
Commitment to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC systems.
Basic to intermediate welding skills, including TIG, MIG, Stick, and Gas.
Working knowledge of plant utility systems, including boilers, compressors, dryers, cooling towers, and chillers.
Experience leading maintenance best practices, reliability initiatives, or continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems serving packaging, processing, filling, and utilities.
Troubleshoot, replace, configure, and commission variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Perform complex repairs, system rebuilds, and precision adjustments on production and utility equipment.
Identify root causes of chronic equipment failures and implement long-term corrective and preventive solutions.
Perform advanced PLC troubleshooting and logic interpretation; support and collaborate on logic and control improvements.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot process-control and instrumentation devices, including I/Ps, PID loops, and recording devices such as Jumo, ABB, and Endress.
Support and optimize processing, filling, and automated systems for performance, safety, and reliability.
Execute, validate, and improve preventive maintenance strategies and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.
Support plant utilities, including boilers, air compressors, dryers, cooling towers, and chillers.
Respond to high-impact production downtime events and lead rapid resolution efforts.
Mentor, train, and technically guide Maintenance Technicians Levels 1 and 2, and support operator technical development.
Follow and champion OSHA safety guidelines, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and facility safety policies.
Adhere to GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and plant sanitation standards, ensuring maintenance activities protect product integrity and food safety.
Accurately document maintenance activities, system changes, and reliability improvements in CMMS/EAM systems.
Apply advanced problem-solving and analytical techniques to new, complex, and previously unseen issues.
Serve as a technical authority and escalation point for complex equipment and system challenges.
Keep maintenance practices audit-ready and compliant with internal and external requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.