Lead Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing & Conveyors

schwans

Florence (KY)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO: 2 weeks

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health plans

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Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Kentucky is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to lead preventive maintenance and repair of conveyor systems and production equipment in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes welding to food-safe standards, mechanical fabrication, and improving uptime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related experience, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

5+ years of related maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED; a two-year maintenance trade degree is preferred.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and use precision measuring tools.

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.