Maintenance Technician Lead - 2ND Shift

B&G Foods, Inc.; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, prescription drugs, dental &

Vision coverage

Life, disability and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Telemedicine

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

B&G Foods, Inc. seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to coordinate daily maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. You will guide maintenance activities, assist with troubleshooting, and collaborate with production to uphold company standards and GMP requirements.

You will lead technicians, prioritize work, monitor quality, and emphasize preventive maintenance to reduce downtime while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Experience leading a maintenance team or shift.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specs.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assign and prioritize work based on production needs and team capability.
• Monitor work quality and address performance issues.
• Provide guidance to technicians to improve skills.
• Evaluate equipment and systems for maintenance and repair needs.
• Inspect work areas to ensure safe conditions and GMP compliance.
• Enforce safety procedures and provide training to prevent unsafe practices.
• Inspect and test completed work to meet standards.
• Support preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Maintain inventory levels for parts, tools, and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance reports and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Decision-making

Lockout/Tagout

Reading technical docs

Communication

Teamwork

Maintenance systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

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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:

• 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 leave

Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&GFoods 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.