Evening Shift Maintenance Technician II – Growth & Benefits

The Swan Food Company; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 35,232 - 50,179; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to conduct advanced preventive maintenance and troubleshoot conveyor systems and food production machinery, ensuring reliable operation and minimizing downtime. This role offers hands-on work in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement.

The position requires 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED (two-year trade degree preferred), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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 identifying and resolving root causes.
• Utilize SAP software to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and communicate effectively with production and operations teams to optimize workflow.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical skills

Building skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year maintenance trade degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan's in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to conduct advanced preventive maintenance and troubleshoot conveyor systems and food production machinery, ensuring reliable operation and minimizing downtime. This role offers hands-on work in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement.

The position requires 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED (two-year trade degree preferred), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.