Maintenance Technician II- 1st Shift

Starting pay: $31.00 per hour with an additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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- and long-term disability plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

About the Role

This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement. Join a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks.

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.
• Assist 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.
• Ability to 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.