Maintenance Technician Lead - 2ND Shift

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

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! We are seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to support and coordinate daily maintenance operations while ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. This role is responsible for guiding maintenance activities, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs, monitoring work quality, and helping reduce downtime through effective preventive maintenance. The position works closely with the maintenance team and production to ensure equipment and systems are maintained in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and operational needs, while also supporting continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

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
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment, including adherence to GMPs

Experience, Skills, Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience required
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision‑making 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 collaborate within a team
• Experience with maintenance systems and equipment optimization

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $27.01 - $45.01
Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance programs
• Telemedicine
• Work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid parental leaveBenefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.