Advanced Maintenance & Fabrication Technician – Food Manufacturing

The Swan Food Company; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 44,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k with match

Disability plans

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

The Swan Food Company is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician in a full-time role, based in Kentucky. You will perform preventive maintenance and complex repairs on conveyor systems and production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.

Role requires 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Benefit packages include health, vision, dental plans and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Two-year degree in a specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work varied shifts including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot conveyor systems and food production machinery.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs such as shaft keying, sprocket broaching, gear head replacement, welding, and hydraulic hose fabrication.
• Assist with equipment setup, teardown, and installation of plant machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical issues using observation, auditory checks, and precision tools; identify root causes.
• Document maintenance activities in SAP and coordinate with production teams to optimize workflow.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year maintenance trade degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Swan Food Company is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician in a full-time role, based in Kentucky. You will perform preventive maintenance and complex repairs on conveyor systems and production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.

Role requires 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Benefit packages include health, vision, dental plans and 401k with company match.