Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing (2nd/3rd Shift)

CJ Schwan's; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

2 weeks PTO first year

7 holidays & 2 personal days

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k with company match

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems and food production machinery in our Ohio facility. You will troubleshoot, document activities in SAP, and support production needs while working a variety of shifts.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; a two-year maintenance trade degree is preferred.

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

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical skills

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade

Tools

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan's is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems and food production machinery in our Ohio facility. You will troubleshoot, document activities in SAP, and support production needs while working a variety of shifts.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; a two-year maintenance trade degree is preferred.