Maintenance Technician II – Food Manufacturing (1st Shift)

schwans; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (2 weeks first year)

7 paid holidays

2 personal days per year

401k with company match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness resources

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Kentucky is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and production machinery, troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, and support equipment setup and installation to meet production needs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in maintenance trade preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work varying shifts (full-time, overtime, weekends).
• Basic to advanced mechanical knowledge with electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on conveyors and production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Perform mechanical repairs including shaft keying, sprocket broaching, gear head replacement, welding, hydraulic hoses, and belt maintenance.
• Assist with equipment setup, teardown, welding, fabrication, and installation of plant machinery.
• Diagnose issues through observation and measurement tools and identify root causes.
• Document maintenance work in SAP and coordinate with production and operations to optimize workflow.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in maintenance trade preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Schwan's Company in Kentucky is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and production machinery, troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, and support equipment setup and installation to meet production needs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.