Lead Maintenance Technician: Elevate Equipment Reliability

BG Foods; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to support and coordinate daily maintenance operations while ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. You will guide maintenance activities and assist with troubleshooting, helping reduce downtime through preventive maintenance.

This role works with production and maintenance teams to maintain GMP compliance, safe and clean work areas, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assign and prioritize work based on production needs, equipment status, and team capability.
• Monitor work quality and address performance issues as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to technicians to improve job-related skills.
• Evaluate equipment and systems to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Inspect work areas, tools, and equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
• Enforce safety procedures and provide training to prevent unsafe practices.
• Inspect and test completed work to confirm it meets required standards.
• Support efforts to reduce downtime through preventive maintenance practices.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for parts, tools, and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance reports, tracking equipment performance and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Technical reading

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

BG Foods is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to support and coordinate daily maintenance operations while ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. You will guide maintenance activities and assist with troubleshooting, helping reduce downtime through preventive maintenance.

This role works with production and maintenance teams to maintain GMP compliance, safe and clean work areas, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.