Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift, Great Benefits

schwans; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (2 weeks first year)

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401k with company match (up to 4%)

Disability plans

Life insurance

Caregiving support

Job summary

Schwan's East Packaging/Production team is hiring for a full-time maintenance role in a food manufacturing environment. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential for hours between 3 p.m. and 6 a.m., on a 1st shift from 6:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. This role focuses on maintaining conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging machines to keep production running smoothly. You will follow safety rules, perform repairs, manage spare parts, and ensure documentation is completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment like conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging machines to keep production running smooth and prevent breakdowns.
• Follow food safety rules when working around production areas, using the right cleaning procedures and food-grade materials to keep everything up to code.
• Handle emergency repairs when equipment breaks down during production, getting things back up and running as fast as possible to minimize downtime.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory to make sure you've got what you need when equipment needs fixing or upgrading.
• Always working safely, following OSHA regulations and keeping your area clean and in line with company rules.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Spare parts management

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade

Tools

Conveyors

Mixers

Ovens

Packaging machines

Job description

Schwan's East Packaging/Production team is hiring for a full-time maintenance role in a food manufacturing environment. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential for hours between 3 p.m. and 6 a.m., on a 1st shift from 6:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. This role focuses on maintaining conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging machines to keep production running smoothly. You will follow safety rules, perform repairs, manage spare parts, and ensure documentation is completed.