Lead Maintenance Technician — Food Manufacturing

CJ Schwan's; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

2 weeks PTO first year

7 paid holidays

2 personal days

401k with 4% company match

Disability plans

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to lead preventive maintenance and repairs in a busy food manufacturing plant in Pasadena, Texas.

You will troubleshoot conveyor systems, fabricate components, and perform welding to food-safe standards while training production teams on best practices. This full-time role requires 5+ years of related experience and a strong mechanical/electrical background.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 5+ years of related maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge; electrical and welding skills.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.

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 inspection, use of precision tools, and interpretation of schematics.
• Fabricate and maintain plant components using lathes, metal sheers, benders, and welding equipment.
• Provide training and guidance to production teams on maintenance best practices to reduce downtime and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year maintenance trade degree preferred

Tools

Lathes

Metal shears

Benders

Welding equipment

Job description

CJ Schwan's is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to lead preventive maintenance and repairs in a busy food manufacturing plant in Pasadena, Texas.

You will troubleshoot conveyor systems, fabricate components, and perform welding to food-safe standards while training production teams on best practices. This full-time role requires 5+ years of related experience and a strong mechanical/electrical background.