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Starting Pay: $43-$47 per hour
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
 
What We Offer:
  • Weekly Friday pay
  • Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
  • 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
    • 3 Health Plans
    • 2 Dental Plans
    • 2 Vision 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; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!
 
What You Will Do:
  • Repair, install, and maintain manufacturing, production, and packaging equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain and service gearboxes, motors, VFDs, power transmission components, sensors, PLC I/O, and control panels.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and PM schedule adherence.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operation quickly.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems from low to high voltage, single- and three‑phase.
  • Interpret electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.
  • Program and troubleshoot AC/DC drive systems.
  • Build, modify, maintain electrical motor control systems, robotics and automation.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical components and systems.
  • Use MIG/TIG welders, gas torches, and basic machine tools (mill, lathe, drill press, band saw).
  • Perform basic metal fabrication tasks.
  • Use power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Research, identify, and requisition parts as needed.
  • Maintain plant utility systems, including boilers, steam systems, industrial refrigeration/freezing, compressed air, water systems, and wastewater treatment.
  • Document maintenance activities, equipment history, and work orders with clear problem–cause–correction details.
  • Maintain accurate records in the CMMS or maintenance logs.
  • Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Support continuous improvement, 6-S organization, and reliability initiatives.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by following OSHA, NEC, NFPA, LOTO, GMPs, and food safety standards.
  • Ensure all work supports a Food Safe environment.
  • Mentor, train, and support other maintenance personnel.
  • Assist with startups, changeovers, and sanitation activities.
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What You Will Bring:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent or GED (General Educational Development) with 4+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of motor control systems with ability to build and troubleshoot.
  • Sound understanding of PLCs and ability to work with integrated systems supported by interface control panels and variable frequency drives.
  • Strong understanding of OSHA, NEC, and NFPA rules and regulations.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and read PLC ladder logic.
  • Ability to program and troubleshoot AC/DC drive systems.
  • Basic ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
  • Strong communication skills.
CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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.search@schwans.com

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