Senior Maintenance Technician — Food Manufacturing

schwans; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO in first year

Health plans

401k match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for our food manufacturing facility in Texas. Responsibilities include leading preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems and production machinery to keep plant operations running smoothly.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, welding ability, and the capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience. Operating knowledge of machine shop related equipment, CNC programming and welding experience preferred.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical and basic to advanced building skills
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of conveyor systems and production machinery to ensure continuous, efficient plant operations.
• Execute major equipment repairs, fabrication, construction, and installation projects, including welding to food-safe standards and precise mechanical assembly.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues through detailed inspection, use of precision measuring tools, and interpretation of mechanical schematics.
• Fabricate and maintain critical plant components such as guards, doors, steps, shafts, sprockets, and mounting brackets using lathes, metal sheers, benders, and welding equipment.
• Provide training and guidance to production teams on maintenance best practices to reduce downtime and ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Two-year trade degree

Tools

CNC machines

Precision measuring tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Welding equipment

Job description

Schwan's Company is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for our food manufacturing facility in Texas. Responsibilities include leading preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems and production machinery to keep plant operations running smoothly.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, welding ability, and the capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.