Mechanic I/II - Night Shift with OT & Benefits

BG Foods; Ankeny, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Uniforms provided

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

B&G Foods in Ankeny, IA is hiring a Mechanic I or II for the night shift running 11:15 PM to 7:45 AM, Sunday through Thursday, with overtime opportunities. The role involves installing, repairing and maintaining plant machinery per blueprints and manuals.

You must diagnose malfunctions, service parts, lubricate gear, and support preventive maintenance programs. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification within 60 days, and prior industrial maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; forklift certification within 60 days.
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred; ability to read schematics and prints.
• Must pass maintenance testing and hands-on ability in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant machinery per diagrams and specs.
• Diagnose malfunctions and replace defective parts.
• Calibrate and adjust machinery to improve performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document tasks.
• Collaborate with Engineering and outside vendors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Piping systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification within 60 days

Tools

Welding equipment

Meters and measuring devices

Shop machines

Power tools

Job description

B&G Foods in Ankeny, IA is hiring a Mechanic I or II for the night shift running 11:15 PM to 7:45 AM, Sunday through Thursday, with overtime opportunities. The role involves installing, repairing and maintaining plant machinery per blueprints and manuals.

You must diagnose malfunctions, service parts, lubricate gear, and support preventive maintenance programs. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification within 60 days, and prior industrial maintenance experience.