What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist position at B&W Quality Growers, LLC?
Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing / Production Lines
2nd Shift | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Full-Time | Competitive Compensation | Growth Opportunity
Position Overview
B&W Quality Growers is expanding our Maintenance Team and seeking an experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support our production and processing operations.
This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and commissioning equipment across manufacturing and production lines. This role is ideal for a technician with strong mechanical and electrical experience in manufacturing environments who can troubleshoot, repair, replace, and install equipment on live production lines. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, improving reliability, and ensuring safe operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair production and processing line equipment during active operations
- Install, replace, and align motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, chains, belts, and drive systems
- Diagnose electrical and control issues including 3-phase systems, panels, sensors, PLCs, and VFDs
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to improve equipment uptime
- Support line startups, shutdowns, and changeovers
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Complete CMMS work orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain compliance with all safety and food-grade operational standards
Qualifications & Technical Experience
Education & Experience
- 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or food-grade production environments
- Packing house or production line experience preferred
- Minimum 1 year as a Maintenance Technician I or completion of formal industrial maintenance training
- Industrial Maintenance certification or technical schooling required
Mechanical & Electrical Skills
- Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting experience (motors, bearings, gearboxes, conveyor systems)
- Experience repairing and commissioning production line equipment
- Solid electrical troubleshooting skills including 3-phase power and control systems
- Working knowledge of PLCs and VFDs
- PLC diagnostics and programming experience required (Allen Bradley preferred)
Required Equipment Experience
- Ammonia refrigeration systems
- Air and refrigeration compressors
- Industrial conveyor and belt systems
- HVAC systems
- Industrial ice machines
- Boilers
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Industrial manufacturing setting
- Exposure to cold environments (32–40°F), indoor production areas, and outdoor conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods