Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

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 LUIGIS 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.

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 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 veterans 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.