J&J Snack Foods

Manufactures nutritional snacks and frozen beverages

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRock Island, IL, USA$24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One to three years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or relevant technical services is required.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and other drivetrain components is required.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations is required.
Ability to use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building maintenance and repair, including carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical work, and painting.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and use independent judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action.
Ability to document work accurately and promptly in a computerized maintenance management system.
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices, lockout/tagout safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, food safety policies, and Environmental, Health, and Safety policies.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, document issues, create parts lists and work orders, and complete tasks to eliminate ongoing and repetitive equipment issues and limit downtime.
Diagnose and repair machine breakdowns promptly and professionally.
Follow applicable Good Manufacturing Practices policies and guidelines.
Use lockout/tagout safety procedures and personal protective equipment, and follow food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and guidelines.
Document work accurately and promptly in the computerized maintenance management system as required by policies and procedures.
Repair and maintain machinery and facilities, including plumbing, physical structures, grounds, and electrical wiring, in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes using necessary tools.
Perform routine machine maintenance, replace or repair machine belts, clean machines, and paint equipment to prevent corrosion.
Install electrical equipment and repair or replace wiring, fixtures, and bulbs.
Repair furniture, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; dig post holes; patch and repair docks and floors; and maintain grounds.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks on time in the computerized maintenance management system.
Read and interpret equipment manuals to determine proper operations, assist with ordering parts, and work directly with equipment manufacturers for support when necessary.
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours and weekend calls, to address critical issues and prevent business disruptions.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

A technical certification or associate degree in a related field is preferred.

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of our facility and equipment. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs to minimize downtime and maximize productivity while maintaining a safe and functional environment for our employees and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Limits downtime of equipment by performing inspections, documenting issues, creating parts lists and work-orders, and performing tasks to eliminate ongoing and repetitive issues.

Diagnoses and repairs machine breakdowns in a timely fashion and with professionalism.

Adheres to all applicable GMP policies and guidelines.

Practices lock out/tag out safety procedures and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adheres to all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and guidelines.

Documents work accurately and timely in the CMMS, as required, to meet all policies and procedures.

Repairs and maintains machinery and facility to include but not limited to plumbing, physical structure, ground, and electrical wiring in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes, using the necessary tools.

Performs routine maintenance on machines; replaces or repairs machine belts; removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste materials from machines; paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.

Installs electrical equipment and repairs or replaces wiring, fixtures, and bulbs.

Repairs various types of furniture, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; digs post holes; patches and repairs docks and floors; maintains grounds.

Completes assigned Preventative Maintenance (PMs) timely as assigned in the CMMS.

Read and interprets equipment manuals to determine proper operations, assist with ordering parts, and work with equipment Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) directly for support when necessary.

Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours and weekend calls, to address critical issues and prevent disruptions to business operations.

Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Maintenance Technician must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ability to use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building maintenance and repair, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, and painting.

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and use independent judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.

1 to 3 years in manufacturing maintenance or 1 to 3 years in relevant technical services.

Experience with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems such as:  hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and other drive train components.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

US Hourly Pay Range

$24—$24 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

US Hourly Pay Range 24 - 24 USD

About the Company

J&J Snack Foods

Manufactures nutritional snacks and frozen beverages

J&J Snack Foods Corp. makes and distributes nutritional snack foods and frozen beverages across the United States. Its products reach a wide range of customers, including food service providers, retail supermarkets, convenience stores, quick-service restaurants, malls, hotels, college campuses, and fast-casual dining locations. The company uses a dual business model that combines selling its own branded snacks with contract manufacturing to meet specific customer needs, whether sweet or savory. Revenue comes from both branded product sales and custom-manufactured goods, with more than $1 billion in annual sales and a long track record of growth. The company employs over 4,200 people. Its goal is to expand its portfolio of well-known brands and maintain a strong, diversified presence in multiple consumer markets by delivering tailored snack solutions through direct sales and contract manufacturing.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mt Laurel Township, NJ
Founded: 1971

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