Maintenance Tech II: Food Plant, PTO & Weekly Pay

CJ Schwan's; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (including vacation)

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems and food production equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of related experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will use SAP to track work orders and coordinate with production teams on daily maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Work different ranges of hours such as full-time, overtime, or weekend shifts.
• Basic to advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical and building skills.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in specialized maintenance trade

Tools

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan's is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems and food production equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of related experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will use SAP to track work orders and coordinate with production teams on daily maintenance tasks.