Advanced Production Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Advanced Maintenance Technician is a key member of the Maintenance and Reliability team, responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and completing production maintenance work orders safely and accurately. Working under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance Technician, this role supports plant operations by ensuring equipment reliability, adhering to established processes, and maintaining proper documentation. The technician demonstrates BAC’s core values—Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation—while consistently striving for technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on major plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power‑transmission systems.
• Complete breakdown repairs, equipment changeovers, and benchwork activities such as rebuilds, cleaning, and operational checks.
• Work from technical manuals, specifications, shop drawings, and schematics.
• Conduct seasonal maintenance and facility equipment checks as required, including during non‑standard work hours.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Safely operate material‑handling equipment (pallet jacks, lift trucks, jib/gantry cranes) and man lifts.
• Use hand and power tools appropriately and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete required inspections, documentation, and in‑process quality checks.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate machine status and issues with the Maintenance Manager, Senior Maintenance Technician, production teams, and the Shift Manager.
• Train and support junior mechanics.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production personnel to meet daily work order priorities and project milestones.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply basic LEAN principles, including 5S and continuous improvement practices.
• Support sustainability initiatives and activities that reduce energy use and waste.
• Maintain accurate after‑action reports, procedures, and maintenance records.
• Replenish parts, tools, and consumables as needed.

Additional Facilities Support

• Perform basic facility upkeep including painting, drywall work, and plumbing repairs.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3-5 years of mechanical maintenance or related industrial mechanical experience required.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication tools and equipment- such as lasers, press brakes, thermoforming, and robotics preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and use a digital multimeter (DMM).
• Proficient in math, including fractional and decimal calculations.
• Ability to locate and use digital documents, instructions, and forms.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Requires standing and walking up to 90% of the shift.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and lifting 50 lbs .
• Work performed at ground level, elevated positions, and in confined spaces.
• Exposure to manufacturing noise, temperature fluctuations, and periodic outdoor conditions.
• May work any shift; regular overtime, including weekends, is expected.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range: Up to $36/hr

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.

You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading