Maintenance Technician lll - Welding and Fabrication

Pay Range: $33.50-$37.00 per hour 

Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 pm – 6 am 

Shift: 9pm-6am 

 

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

 

Benefits:

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans 
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year.
• 401k with Company Match

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table! 

 

At Schwan’s Company, we take pride in producing high-quality products in a safe, clean, and efficient environment. As a Machining/Welding Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production running smoothly. This hands-on position is responsible for performing a variety of machining, welding, and fabrication tasks to support the maintenance and repair of our production equipment.

 

Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe manner with a sense of urgency while maintaining a safe and orderly work area.
• Assist with major repairs and fabrication projects, including the construction and installation of new plant equipment.
• Weld and fabricate stainless steel and other materials using appropriate welding methods (TIG, MIG).
• Operate a variety of power tools (metal shears, benders, grinders, punch press, lathe, milling machining, band saws, drill press, etc.) and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Read and interpret mechanical schematics, maintenance manuals, and safety documents to guide repair and installation tasks.
• Use of technology to complete work orders and enter maintenance logs into SAP.
• Support plant teams by sharing best practices in promoting equipment care.
• Participate in company-provided training to expand your trade skills and stay current with best practices in safety and maintenance. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a two-year degree in a maintenance-related trade is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, welding, or fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail, safety-first mindset, and effective communicator.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 90 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekend shifts (every other).

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.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.

Years of Related Experience: 5+ years of related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to perform all duties of Maintenance I & II; Knowledge of PLC software andability to perform minor PLC program adjustments on equipment and ability to troubleshoot and replace I/O modules ina PLC; Advanced electrical skills required such as ability to use a voltage/ohm meter, amp meter, ability tounderstand and use electrical schematic to determine control wiring, ability to check and troubleshoot single phaseand three phase wiring, ability to check heater packs on motor starters and able to check for open circuit in controlwing; Arc Flash trained; Basic to advanced building skills required such as ability to join PVC pipe, use an electricdrain snake, mix concrete, grout tile troubleshoot dock leveler, ability to add/change oil & troubleshoot/repair anair compressor, repair & maintain forklifts and maintain plant aerial equipment; Ability to be certified as a boilertechnician; Ability to read and interpret documents s