Advanced Maintenance Technician II – Food Manufacturing

BG Foods; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician II for our Yadkinville, NC facility. You will perform intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, packaging lines, pumps, and automated machinery to sustain reliability and safety.

You will diagnose root causes, implement corrective actions, document PM tasks, and support PLC-controlled systems while mentoring Level 1 technicians and ensuring GMP/HACCP/SQF compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and electrical prints.
• Knowledge of 3‑phase (480V) electrical systems, motor starters and controls.
• Familiarity with GMP/HACCP/SQF and LOTO safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Execute repairs including component replacement and gearbox installation.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment with basic I/O checks.
• Mentor Level 1 technicians and support machine operators.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

PLC basics

Preventive maintenance

Team mentorship

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

Hand tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

BG Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician II for our Yadkinville, NC facility. You will perform intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, packaging lines, pumps, and automated machinery to sustain reliability and safety.

You will diagnose root causes, implement corrective actions, document PM tasks, and support PLC-controlled systems while mentoring Level 1 technicians and ensuring GMP/HACCP/SQF compliance.