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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

B&G Foods

Covington, KYFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Location
Covington, KY
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Full-time
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Job overview

B&G Foods seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for its packing department at the Cincinnati Crisco manufacturing facility. The role performs E&I work and develops operational skills in process or packing alongside advanced E&I expertise. The technician troubleshoots equipment, supports production and safety, and works with operators, maintenance leaders, and other plant employees. The posting prefers technical training and electrical/instrumentation experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical and InstrumentationTroubleshootingMechanical SkillsElectrical SkillsTechnical SkillsJDEExcelRoot Cause AnalysisWhy-Why ToolCommunicationLeadershipConflict ResolutionProblem SolvingOrganizationTime ManagementContinuous ImprovementTeamworkPrioritizationNumerical AccuracyActive ListeningFeedbackSafety MindsetLifting 75 PoundsStanding and Walking

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTwo Years Technical Training2+ Years Electrical/Instrumentation ExperienceMath TestElectrical Aptitude TestFlexible Schedule2nd or 3rd Shift AvailabilityOvertime Availability

Full job description

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Expected Start Date

10/19/2026

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

Monday - Friday 3rd Shift (10:30 pm - 7:00 am) //// Monday - Wednesday 12 hr (6:30 pm - 7:00 am) + 8hr every other Thursday (6:30 pm - 3:00 am)

Job Description

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B&G Foods is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation technician for its packing department in the Cincinnati Crisco manufacturing facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for acquiring the operational skills associated with either the process or packing department as well as gaining advanced E&I expertise. The successful candidate will have consistently demonstrated logic trouble shooting, a desire to develop advanced skills and the ability to communicate and work well with all plant employees. All work must be performed in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

Plant E&I– Cincinnati

5204 Spring Grove Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45217

REPORTS TO

Packing, Supervisor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Aptitude

  • Perform E&I activities in a high-performance working environment on a shiftly basis to ensure optimum utilization of materials and manpower to maximize production, safety, quality, and efficiency

  • Participate in root cause failure analysis with team members and maintenance leaders for major downtime

  • Strong computer skills (JDE, Excel)

  • Works accurately with numbers (inputting correct data etc.)

  • Proven troubleshooting skills using “Why-Why” tool

  • Demonstrated technical skills (i.e. completion of routine maintenance, AM team defect fixes)

  • Accurately troubleshoot, coach, and teach operators in our processing and packaging facility

Communication Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to articulate thoughts and ideas, verbally and written.

  • Communicates and works with other operators, line leaders and the technical leader on E&I issues.

  • Participate in training to improve and maintain technical skills, teamwork, creativity, and communication skills

Leadership Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership via functional leadership or other forms of leadership

  • Actively participates on an AM, PM or Problem Solving/FI team when assigned

  • Ability to own self training and qualifications as needed

Thinking/Problem-Solving

  • Consistently tracks record of troubleshooting to root cause, and works to completion, taking the lead in the effort

  • Leads win-win problem solving within B&G or between B&G and outside contractors, vendors, suppliers

  • Ability to work to resolve issues on the team or in the department

Initiative and follow-through

  • Ability to recognize a problem and recommend a solution

  • Examples of being self-directed and motivated

  • Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, deadlines, deliver on results

Priority setting

  • Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize

Working effectively with others

  • works effectively with others at all levels of the organization

  • Actively participate in team and plant meetings and activities

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma plus two years of technical training preferred

  • 2-5 years electrical/instrumentation experience preferred

  • Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills and knowledge of all crafts, including mechanical, electrical and technical

  • Must pass the math test and electrical aptitude test

  • Must be willing to flex schedule when need to facilitate training in a timely manner

  • Leadership skills including:

  • Conflict resolution and problem solving (analytical troubleshooting processes)

  • Communication (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)

  • Organization and time management

  • Goal and priority setting

  • Continuous improvement

  • Safety mindset

  • Ability to interact cross-functionally and work in a team environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift

  • Must be willing to work additional overtime as required

  • Successfully qualify on operational skills and function as an operator when needed

  • Must adhere to the plant’s attendance policy

  • Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including:

  • Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment, and concrete floors, working at elevated levels

  • Lift objects up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques

  • Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

Job Type

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Yes

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant

Yes

Background Check Required

Yes

Industry

Manufacturing

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R4432

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