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Maintenance Technician- Food Production

Shearer's Foods · Moraine, OH

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Shearer's Foods (food & beverage) in Moraine, OH.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 202 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 211 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 49%
  • ✓ Team leadership 42%
  • Welding 34%
  • Root cause 22%

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It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Lifts up to 10 lbs

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This plant: Shearer's Foods in Moraine

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Full description from Shearer's FoodsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Maintenance Technician- Food Production Night Shift 7pm to 7am Hourly Rate: $34.50-42.00 $5000 Hiring Bonus The Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment. Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment Performs simple machinist duties and

responsibilities

Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas

Qualifications

Completion of a craft apprenticeship or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience preferred Successful completion and qualifying scoring on Ramsay Maintenance Skills Assessment 3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics) Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation. Ability to work a variable schedule Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes Physical

Requirements

Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Must be able to climb or balance Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Vision

Requirements

Maintenance Technician- Food Production Night Shift 7pm to 7am Hourly Rate: $34.50-42.00 $5000 Hiring Bonus The Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production m

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Overview Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers. With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards. Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community. At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

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