Maintenance Specialist Technician - A Shift - $36.90/hr

Bel; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands is seeking a Maintenance Specialist Technician in Nampa, Idaho to rebuild, repair, inspect, and test manufacturing equipment components to support safe, reliable plant operations. This role emphasizes precision rebuild work in the maintenance shop and may support plant-floor tasks as needed.

Key duties include disassembling and reassembling components, identifying worn parts, testing rebuilt parts, maintaining parts inventory, and supporting GMP and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, or component rebuild experience.
• Experience using hand tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform rebuilds of manufacturing and packaging equipment components, including tackers and similar equipment assemblies.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble mechanical components.
• Identify worn, damaged, or failed parts and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Test rebuilt components to verify proper operation before release.
• Maintain quality standards to improve equipment reliability and component life.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Shop equipment

Basic computer skills

Maintenance procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Corim CMMS

SAP

Maximo

Job description

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist Technician

Location: Nampa, Idaho

This position is for A shift which works Sunday-Tuesday E/O Wednesday 7am-7pm.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Rebuild Technician is responsible for rebuilding, repairing, inspecting, and testing manufacturing equipment components to support safe and reliable plant operations. This role is primarily focused on component rebuild work in the maintenance shop and also support plant-floor maintenance activities as needed. The position performs precision rebuild work on components such as tackers, nozzles, punches, pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, and other maintenance assets while maintaining an organized, safe, and audit-ready work environment.

Essential Duties & Functions

Equipment Rebuilds & Repairs

• Perform rebuilds of manufacturing and packaging equipment components, including tackers and similar equipment assemblies.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble mechanical components.
• Identify worn, damaged, or failed parts and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Test rebuilt components to verify proper operation before release.
• Maintain quality standards to improve equipment reliability and component life.

Maintenance Support

• Support preventive maintenance and plant-floor maintenance activities as needed.
• Complete assigned maintenance work orders and shop tasks.
• Assist maintenance technicians by preparing or rebuilding spare components.
• Help identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Inventory & Tool Management

• Maintain rebuild parts inventory and ensure materials are properly stocked.
• Supply Fastenal cabinets and rebuild-related spare parts.
• Maintain rebuild tools, fixtures, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Identify and request replacement tools and materials when needed.

Shop Organization & Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Support GMP, food safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns immediately.

Documentation

• Record completed work in the maintenance management system.
• Document repairs, rebuilds, inspections, and testing activities.
• Maintain accurate records of parts used and work performed.

Demonstrate the Company’s values and winning behaviors while adhering to all company policies and practices, including safety and environmental protocols, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, or component rebuild experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, automotive, agricultural, or similar environment.
• Experience using hand tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment to inspect, repair, and assemble mechanical components.

Required Skills

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assigned tasks, and communicate equipment or parts concerns appropriately.

Preferred Skills

• Additional experience rebuilding mechanical components, including pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments.
• Experience using a CMMS such as Corim, SAP, Maximo, or similar systems.
• Welding, machining, or fabrication experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment, including the maintenance shop and production areas.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, or schedule changes as business needs require.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work in shop and production environments.
• Fine motor skills for operating tools or machinery.
• Work in hot, cold, or humid environments.
• Occasional exposure to loud machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer

This job description provides a general overview of the position, it is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees may perform additional functions as needed. The company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, reflecting business needs. Employees must satisfactorily perform essential functions and physical requirements/working conditions with or without reasonable accommodation. The company will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities where feasible, provided such accommodation does not impose undue hardship. Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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