Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift

CJ Schwan's; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of CJ CheilJedang, is hiring a Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift in North East, PA.

The role involves advanced preventive maintenance on conveyor systems and food production machinery, with hands-on repairs, equipment setup, and collaboration with operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (two-year maintenance degree preferred) and 3+ years of related experience, with flexibility to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years of related maintenance experience.
• Ability to work varying shifts including full-time, overtime, or weekends.
• Basic to advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical and building skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on conveyors and food production machinery.
• Conduct complex mechanical repairs (shaft keying, sprocket broaching, gear head replacement, welding, hose fabrication, belt maintenance).
• Assist with equipment setup, teardown, welding, fabrication, and installation of plant machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical issues via observation, listening, and precision measurement tools; identify root causes.
• Utilize SAP to document maintenance activities and coordinate with production teams.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical skills

Building skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

SAP usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in 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 North East, PA location.

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

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. #T1