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B&G Foods is seeking an experienced mechanic for its Packing Department in the Cincinnati Crisco Oils & Shortening manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the reliability of their team by operating, maintaining and repairing all plant equipment and facilities in a way that achieves high customer satisfaction. Â All work must be performed in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
TITLE
Plant Mechanic â Cincinnati
REPORTS TO
Area Leader
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
â˘Â   Perform maintenance 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
â˘Â   Generate and complete work orders to ensure materials are available from the parts room. Initiate work requests when work cannot be performed immediately
â˘Â   Communicate and work with other operators, line leaders and the technical leader on maintenance issues
â˘Â   Perform preventative maintenance and inspection functions and take the initiative to ensure these programs are modified and updated as needed
â˘Â   Participate in training to improve and maintain technical skills, teamwork, creativity and communication skills
â˘Â   Participate in root cause failure analysis with team members and maintenance leaders for major downtime
â˘Â   Actively participate in team and plant meetings and activities
â˘Â   Follow all safety, housekeeping and regulatory agency requirements
â˘Â   Accurately troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, coach and teach, and repair to original specifications of processing, packaging, and facility equipment
â˘Â   Read and understand technical documentation including electrical and mechanical drawings
â˘Â   Safely operate maintenance shop tools
â˘Â   Ability to test mechanical equipment
â˘Â   All other duties as assigned
 QUALIFICATIONS
â˘Â   High School Diploma plus two years of technical training preferred
â˘Â   2-5 years maintenance experience preferred
â˘Â   Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills and knowledge of all crafts, including mechanical, electrical and technical
â˘Â   Machinist skills a plus
â˘Â   Leadership skills including: Â
o   Conflict resolution and problem solving (analytical troubleshooting processes)
o   Communication (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)
o   Organization and time management
o   Goal and priority setting
o   Continuous improvement
o   Safety mindset
â˘Â   Ability to interact cross-functionally and work in a team environment
â˘Â   Strong computer skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
â˘Â   Must be willing to work 3rd shiftÂ
â˘Â   Must be willing to work additional overtime as required
â˘Â   Successfully qualify on operational skills and function as an operator when needed
â˘Â   Must adhere to the plantâs attendance policy
â˘Â   Business need may result in long hours and weekends
â˘Â   Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including:
o   Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment and concrete floors, working at elevated levels
o   Lift objects up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques
o   Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
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