Lead Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Schwan's Company; Stilwell (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Health Plans (3)

Dental Plans (2)

Vision Plans (2)

401k with company match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Caregiving support

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Stilwell, OK seeks an experienced maintenance technician to lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of conveyors and production machinery. The role requires welding to food-safe standards and the ability to fabricate critical components.

You will train production teams on best practices to minimize downtime and ensure safety compliance. The position offers full-time hours in a food manufacturing environment with advancement opportunities and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Operating knowledge of machine shop related 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.

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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade

Tools

CNC programming

Welding

Machine shop equipment

Job description

Schwan's Company in Stilwell, OK seeks an experienced maintenance technician to lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of conveyors and production machinery. The role requires welding to food-safe standards and the ability to fabricate critical components.

You will train production teams on best practices to minimize downtime and ensure safety compliance. The position offers full-time hours in a food manufacturing environment with advancement opportunities and a comprehensive