Maintenance Technician

About the role

This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on conveyor systems and food production machinery to ensure reliable operation and minimize downtime.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs including shaft keying, sprocket broaching, gear head replacement, stainless steel welding, hydraulic hose fabrication, and belt maintenance using specialized tools and equipment.
• Aid with equipment setup, teardown, welding, fabrication, and installation of new or modified plant machinery to support production needs.
• Diagnose mechanical issues through observation, auditory assessment, and use of precision measuring instruments, and effectively identify and resolve root causes.
• Utilize SAP software to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and communicate effectively with production and operations teams to optimize workflow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Work different ranges of hours such as full-time, overtime, or weekend shifts.
• Basic to advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical and building skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Advanced mechanical knowledge.
• Electrical and building skills.

Benefits

• Weekly Friday pay.
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year.
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Multiple company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support.

Pay

Starting Pay: $25.00 to $42.00/hour

Schedule

Shifts available: 2nd Shift 1:30pm - 10:00pm, 3rd Shift / Night shift 9:45pm - 6:15am. +1.50 shift differential from 2:30 pm -- 4:00 am

What We Offer

• Weekly Friday pay.
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year.
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Multiple company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support.

Company Information

• CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Schwan’s Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.