Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift

CJ Schwan’s; Village of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement and financial wellbeing

Time off programs

Wellbeing support programs

Job summary

Schwan’s Company in Westfield, NY is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for the 3rd shift. The role involves advanced preventive maintenance on conveyor systems and production machinery, plus complex repairs and welding as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (two-year degree preferred) and 3+ years of related experience, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work varied hours. SAP will be used to document activities and coordinate with teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years related experience in maintenance.
• Shift flexibility including full-time, overtime, or weekend shifts.
• Basic to advanced mechanical, electrical, and building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on conveyor systems and food production machinery.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs and welding as needed.
• Assist with equipment setup, teardown, and installation of new plant machinery.
• Diagnose issues using observation and precision instruments; identify root causes.
• Use SAP to document maintenance activities and track work orders.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical skills

Building skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in maintenance trade

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.

• health benefits
• retirement and financial wellbeing
• time off programs
• wellbeing support programs

The employing subsidiaries of 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.