Maintenance Mechanic Nights (Open)

Campbell Soup Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to safeguard plant operations on the night shift. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems, maintain equipment, and support continuous production while upholding GMPs and safety standards.

What you bring: hands-on maintenance experience, strong mechanical & electrical skills, and the ability to work 6:00 PM–6:00 AM with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English to safely and effectively perform job responsibilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to work a 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM night shift schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to successfully complete required written and practical testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and respond to mechanical and electrical issues throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing machinery to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability.
• Provide mechanical and electrical support during assigned shifts.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Apply knowledge of electrical systems and ladder logic to diagnose issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and GMPs.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment performance and uptime.
• Work overtime, weekends, and additional hours as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC ladder logic

Allen Bradley controllers

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance Mechanics

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a critical role in ensuring reliable plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems will help minimize downtime, support continuous production, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Working on the night shift, you will provide hands‑on technical support to keep the facility running at peak performance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Support production operations by maintaining equipment and responding to mechanical and electrical issues throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing machinery to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify opportunities to prevent failures and improve reliability.
• Provide mechanical and electrical support during assigned shifts.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Allen Bradley PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Utilize knowledge of electrical systems, ladder logic, and programmable controls to diagnose operational issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on production and facility equipment.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and quality standards.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment performance, uptime, and maintenance processes.
• Work overtime, weekends, and additional hours as required to support business needs.
• Successfully complete required written and practical assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

• Production Operations Team
• Maintenance Department Team Members
• Production Supervisors and Plant Leadership
• Quality and Food Safety Teams
• Engineering and Technical Support Personnel
• Cross‑Functional Plant Teams

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English to safely and effectively perform job responsibilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to work a 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM night shift schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to successfully complete required written and practical testing.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Associate degree in Maintenance Mechanics or a related technical field.
• Previous Maintenance Mechanic experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Training or experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley controllers.
• Understanding of PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Familiarity with automated manufacturing systems and production equipment.
• Experience working within food manufacturing, GMP‑regulated, or highly automated production environments.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $35.50 per hour

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Hourly Schedule: Night Shift, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Overtime and weekend work required based on operational needs.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training.

Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.