Lead Maintenance Technician – Conveyor Systems & PLCs

schwans

Gahanna (OH)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off first year

Paid holidays and personal days

Job summary

Schwan's is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of conveyor systems and production machinery. You will perform major repairs, fabrication, and welding to food-safe standards, while diagnosing issues using precision tools and schematics.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi-craft maintenance, PLC/CNC and welding experience, plus PLC familiarity and electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

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 sheers, 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.

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 sheers, 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.