Maintenance Technician III - 1st Shift

Pay

Starting pay: $31.50 per hour. Additional $1.50 shift differential for hours worked 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Schedule

1st shift. Hours: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday through Sunday, and 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monday.

Benefits

• Weekly Friday pay
• Up to 2 weeks paid time off in first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year
• Comprehensive benefit package including:
  • 3 health plan options
  • 2 dental plan options
  • 2 vision plan options
  • Immediately vesting 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Short- and long-term disability plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits: financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

About the role

Full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement. The company produces popular retail brands including Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of conveyor systems and production machinery to ensure continuous, efficient plant operations.
• Execute major equipment repairs, fabrication, construction, and installation projects, including welding to food-safe standards and precise mechanical assembly.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues through detailed inspection, use of precision measuring tools, and interpretation of mechanical schematics.
• Fabricate and maintain critical plant components such as guards, doors, steps, shafts, sprockets, and mounting brackets using lathes, metal shears, benders, and welding equipment.
• Provide training and guidance to production teams on maintenance best practices to reduce downtime and ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Operating knowledge of machine shop equipment; CNC programming and welding experience preferred.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical and basic to advanced building skills.
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.