Maintenance Technician II - 1st shift

CJ Schwan's; Florence (KY); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off

Holidays & personal days

Company 401k match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

CJ Schwan's is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Kentucky food manufacturing facility. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems and production machinery to ensure continuous operation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience, strong mechanical and electrical basics, and the ability to work various shifts, including overtime or weekends. We offer robust benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Formación

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; a 2-year maintenance trade degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience in maintenance.
• Ability to work varying hours including overtime and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Mechanical repair

Electrical basics

Educación

High school diploma or GED

2-year maintenance trade degree

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Starting Pay: $31 per hour

Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. -- 6 a.m.

Shift: 1st

What We Offer

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
  • 3 Health Plans
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 2 Vision Plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you.

This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Bring

• 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.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. CJ Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].