Reliability Technician- 1st shift

Job Description

Pay : Up to $31.00 / hour depending on experience

Shift : 1st

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

Who we are :

Schwan's Company, a . affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading . 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

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. We want individuals who take that seriously.

• Candidates that possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and typically 3 years (preferably with predictive tool experience in an industrial setting)
• Team players that will interact professionally with co-workers and train and mentor others on reliability methods
• Bring high energy and positive attitude every day; always be curious and interested in learning
• Speak up! Recommend areas for improvement or efficiency; always be an advocate for safety
• Strong problem solving, analytical, troubleshooting, planning, and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills and strong computer skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to follow machine blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Responsibilities :

Assist with the improvement of the asset catalog, preventative maintenance optimization, and scheduling of corrective maintenance;

write specifications, procedures, and test programs for reliability testing and characterization

• Prepare technical reports, document test results, and assist in selection of new reliability equipment
• Assemble and lead cross-functional teams (maintenance, operations, engineering, procurement) to support a wide variety of reliability improvement opportunities in the plant and act as a team resource for all types of breakdowns
• Apply various reliability principles such as Asset Strategy Improvement (ASI), Operating Envelope (OE), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Motor Circuit Analysis, various infrared thermography routes, structure and air bourn ultrasound routes, motor testing, vibration analysis, oil analysis, precision lubrication, and precision alignment
• Resolve specific reliability issues and drive reliability improvements that support all areas of the plant
• Install, move, remove, repair, and troubleshoot equipment
• Work in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions or practices
• Other duties as assigned

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.