What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician IV position at Schwan's Company?
Starting Pay: $43-$47 per hour
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
What We Offer
What You Will Do
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
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.
- 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.
Salary : $43 - $47