J&J Snack Foods

Manufactures nutritional snacks and frozen beverages

Electromechanical Technician - 3Pm-11Pm

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMoscow Mills, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A two-year technical degree or equivalent certification is required.
At least eight years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic is required.
At least three years of experience in welding, programmable logic controllers, preventive maintenance, and fabrication is required.
Experience wiring 480V and 208V motors and programming variable frequency drive settings for those motors is required.
Knowledge of in-house equipment and machinery is required.
Proficiency troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, with a strong understanding of AC and DC voltages and mechanical power transmission systems, is required.
Proficiency reading blueprints and electrical schematics is required.
Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines on short notice is required.
Written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude is required.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations is required.
Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as required, including some weekends, is required.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain production and other plant machinery, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Troubleshoot and modify programmable logic controllers, controls, meters, and sensor hardware.
Read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic.
Identify potential design enhancements to improve equipment reliability and work with vendors and engineering to implement changes.
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in machines using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment.
Report broken, inoperable, or unsafe equipment to the shift supervisor, maintenance manager, or plant engineer, and take immediate corrective action when warranted.
Guide and assist maintenance mechanics with equipment repairs.
Maintain required training, certifications, and education.
Comply with company rules and policies, including good manufacturing practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Follow the Maintenance Manager's direction and goals to maintain the safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations.
Assist supervisors with after-hours maintenance calls.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Follow environmental, health, and safety requirements and procedures.
Take responsibility for food safety and quality.

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”.

Scope:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production and other plant machinery including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and modify PLC’s, controls, meters, and sensor hardware

Read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic

Assist in the identification of design enhancements that can be made to improve equipment reliability while working with vendors and engineering to implement these changes

Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in machines, using soldering equipment and hand tools.

Assist in installation of new machinery and equipment

Report broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to shift supervisor, maintenance manager, and/or plant engineer and take immediate corrective action if warranted

Guide and assist maintenance mechanics with equipment repairs

Maintain ongoing necessary/required training, certifications and education

Comply with company rules and policies including GMP’s and PPE, and adherence to SOPs

Institute the direction and goals of the Maintenance Manager to maintain the safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations

Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls

Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner

Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures

Responsible for food safety and quality

Qualifications & Requirements:

Two year technical degree or equivalent certification

Minimum eight years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic

Minimum three years’ experience in Welding, PLC, Preventative Maintenance, and Fabrication

Experience wiring 480V and 208V motors; and programming settings on the VFD’s for these motors

Knowledge of in-house equipment and machinery

Proficiency with electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting with a strong understanding of AC and DC voltages and mechanical power transmission systems

Proficiency in reading blue prints and electrical schematics

Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines on short notice

Effective written/oral communication skills and inter-personal skills

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as required (including some weekends)

Regular and reliable attendance

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.

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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