Maintenance Mechanic Level 1 or 2
B&G Foods · Ankeny, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 4 days ago
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A technician-level reliability role at B&G Foods (food & beverage) in Ankeny, IA.
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 65%
- PLC 42%
- ✓ Welding 42%
- TPM 23%
- Root cause 21%
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This plant: B&G Foods in Ankeny
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
- Process Engineer · Process
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Job Summary
Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment specific to the operations, in accordance with blue prints, schematic drawings, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. Diagnose malfunctions in production machinery and equipment. Services, repairs and replaces defective parts. Lubricates machinery and performs other routine maintenance on production machinery.
Primary Job
Responsibilities
- ◆Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, plant machinery and mechanical equipment specific to the operation.
- ◆Analyzes and diagnoses production machinery and equipment malfunctions; services, repairs and replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools and starts machines/equipment to test their performance.
- ◆Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by operating and repairing equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize risk to personnel and damage to equipment and inventory.
- ◆Maintains sanitary conditions while performing work.
- ◆Calibrates and makes adjustments on production machinery and equipment to improve operational capabilities using hand tools.
- ◆Provides technical assistance to the production department in set-up and changeover of production equipment.
- ◆Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment and documents tasks performed in preventive maintenance records.
- ◆Identifies ways to improve production methods by observing work processes and working with line personnel.
- ◆Modifies machinery and equipment as directed by Engineering Department to improve functional performance.
- ◆Rebuilds and installs functional parts of production machinery.
- ◆Collaborates with outside vendors to enhance in-house maintenance capabilities.
- ◆Confers with and assists Engineering Department in implementation and modification of maintenance programs.
- ◆Maintains and services the external components of the dust collection system.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.
Education and Training
- ✓Possess high school diploma or GED.
- ✓Must obtain forklift certification within 60 days after starting job.
- ✓Prior industrial maintenance experience helpful.
- ✓Individual must pass required maintenance testing and demonstrate hands on ability and or knowledge in the following areas: hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, power transmissions, lubrication, pumps, pipe rigging, mechanical maintenance, operation of shop machines, use of work-related tools, combustion, motors, schematics and print reading, basic AC and DC theory.
- ✓On-site training specific to job responsibilities.
- ✓Prior industrial maintenance experience preferred
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Job Title: Mechanic I or Mechanic II
Hourly Rate Range
Mechanic I: $28.90/hour + $0.55/hour shift differential
Mechanic II: $32.01/hour + $0.55/hour shift differential.
This position is on 1st shift running 11:15PM - 7:45AM Sunday through Thursday with opportunities for daily and/or weekly overtime. Company paid, competency-based courses are required.
Benefit Package: Benefits start day one. Health, Dental, Vision, Life; 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of employee's salary; uniforms provided; on-site cafeteria
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- •Mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and piping systems and the ability to identify and understand mechanical components and their relationship in a mechanism in order to make repairs or improvements.
- •Knowledge of various machines, their operation and parts; and skill in using work-related tools including their design, benefits, repair and maintenance.
- •Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety rules and precautions of various mechanical/electrical systems.
- •Performs math operations to solve work-related problems.
- •Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems associated with work processes by applying job specific knowledge.
- •Ability to effectively communicate, train and instruct new mechanics and operators, as well as work with the Engineering Dept. in developing new machinery.
- •Ability to read and understand various set up/operational diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and manufacturing specifications as it relates to plant machinery and equipment.
- •Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- •Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
- •Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- •Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
Expectations
- •Displays high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing work tasks efficiently and safely. Responds appropriately to supervision.
- •Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
- •Conducts one’s behavior in a manner that is supportive of the needs, priorities, and goals of the Department and Company.
- •Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
- •Demonstrates a commitment to high quality standards of workmanship.
Equipment, Tools, Machinery Used/Operated
Tools: Various hand tools including wrenches, pliers, hammers, screw drivers, file, various power tools, saws, welding equipment, meters and measuring devices, battery charger/changer, welder (tig, stick), plasma cutter, personal computer and other technology developed that may be required to meet operational needs.
Machines: Forklift, pallet jack, aerial lift, stand up
Protective Clothing and Devices
Many of the job duties of these positions require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), if so, when and how to use this equipment will be explained to you at the time of hire.
To determine ability to perform job functions where the use of a respirator is required, employees will be given a physical examination prior to performing this type of work.
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