Packing Plant Mechanic (3rd Shift)

BG Foods; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods is hiring a Plant Mechanic in Cincinnati for its Packing Department at the Crisco Oils & Shortening facility. You will maintain and repair plant equipment, read technical drawings, and ensure safety and efficiency on a 3rd shift.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of maintenance experience, technical training, and strong troubleshooting, teamwork and communication skills. The role offers full‑time hours with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus two years of technical training preferred.
• 2-5 years maintenance experience preferred.
• Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical and technical disciplines.
• Machinist skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in a high‑performance setting on shifts to maximize production, safety, quality and efficiency.
• Generate and complete work orders; initiate requests when urgent work is needed.
• Communicate with operators, line leaders and the technical leader on maintenance issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections; update programs as needed.
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings; operate tools safely.
• Test mechanical equipment and participate in root-cause analyses for downtime.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Training

Job description

B&G Foods is hiring a Plant Mechanic in Cincinnati for its Packing Department at the Crisco Oils & Shortening facility. You will maintain and repair plant equipment, read technical drawings, and ensure safety and efficiency on a 3rd shift.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of maintenance experience, technical training, and strong troubleshooting, teamwork and communication skills. The role offers full‑time hours with overtime as needed.