Maintenance Technician III (Plumber)

Starting Pay: $25.75/ hour or more depending on experience

Additional: $2.00/hour shift differential from 3pm -- 6am

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 11:00pm - 7:30am

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Who we are!
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's™, Villa Prima®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; Bibigo®, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

What we want to do for you:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans


• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year


• 401k with Company Match

What we are looking for:
Here at Schwan's Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred and 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


• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals


• Experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment


• Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors


• Must be able to lift up to ninety (90) lbs.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines; troubleshoot malfunctions


• Setup and tear down equipment; performs major repairs, construction, fabrication, and installation of new plant equipment


• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments


• Remove defective parts by dismantling components using hoists and hand and power tools


• Performs minor to major maintenance repairs including lifting positioning and fastening objects using hand tools and power tools and welding on food equipment to food safe specifications


• Perform advanced maintenance duties using hoists and hand and power tools such as reading mechanical schematics, cut & key a shaft, broach a sprocket, change gear head, weld stainless metal, use a metal sheer, use a metal bender, cut & crimp ends on hydraulic hose and cut & lace belting


• Help control downtime by informing production workers of routine maintenance techniques, monitoring compliance


• Use SAP to document and communicate with operations


• Work in a safe manner with a sense of urgency while maintaining a safe and orderly work area


• Participate in and successfully complete management-assigned training directed at increasing job-related trade skills


• Responsible for the training of lower-level maintenance employees in keeping all equipment in good repair and regularly serviced


• Performs fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging such as fabricating guards, doors, and steps, using a lathe for shaft and sprocket creation, and fabricate air cylinder mounts, sensor mounts, and conveyors


• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

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 classes.