Maintenance Technician

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 its Maintenance Team and is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our food-grade production and processing operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and commissioning equipment across manufacturing and production lines in a fast-paced, food-safe environment. This position is well suited for a technician with strong mechanical and electrical experience in manufacturing settings who can effectively diagnose issues, perform repairs, and install equipment on live production lines while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

You will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and maintaining safe and efficient operations throughout the facility.

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°ree;F), indoor production areas, and outdoor conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods

B&W Quality Growers is a leading agricultural company specializing in the production of premium leafy greens, including watercress, arugula, and spinach. Founded in 1870, the company brings over 150 years of farming expertise and is recognized as one of the largest growers of distinctive baby greens in the industry.
With operations spanning multiple states, B&W Quality Growers sustainably grows, packs, and ships fresh, high-quality products to retail, wholesale, foodservice, and specialty customers across North America and Europe. The company is committed to food safety, consistent supply, and environmentally responsible farming practices, including water conservation and seasonal crop rotation.
B&W Quality Growers prides itself on delivering nutritious, flavorful produce while maintaining a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a long-standing history of reliability and zero product recalls, the company continues to set the standard for excellence in the fresh produce industry.