Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift

The Swan Food Company; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan’s Company in Westfield, NY is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for the 3rd shift to keep food production lines running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and document work in SAP while supporting production needs and ensuring downtime is minimized.

With 3+ years of related experience and strong mechanical, electrical, and building skills, you will work full-time with overtime and weekend shifts, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in a specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years of related maintenance experience.
• Able to work full-time with overtime and 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 minimize downtime.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs including shaft keying, sprocket broaching, gear head replacement, stainless steel welding, and belt maintenance.
• 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 precision measuring instruments; identify and resolve root causes.
• Utilize SAP to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and communicate with production and operations teams to optimize workflow.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical skills

Building skills

Education

Two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade

Tools

SAP

Job description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift in our Westfield, NY location. This position is on 3rd Shift.

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary for this position starts at $28.50 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.