Production Machinist -- Full-Time

Maintenance Technician

Starting Pay: $35 - $38.50 per hour Shift: 1st Hours: 7 am - 3 pm

Weekly Friday pay

• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

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

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

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 and CNC programming preferred

Trade school education or vocational training preferred

Welding experience required

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email career.