Maintenance Shift Lead

J&J Snack Foods; Vernon; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods in Vernon, Canada is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead and direct maintenance staff on rotating shifts, ensuring safe, reliable operation of production equipment.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, ability to read blueprints, and experience with PLCs; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; willingness to work weekends; pay range $29–$38 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• Education and training: Electrical & Mechanical certification or 2 years equivalent experience in each discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a lead maintenance mechanic or foreman in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to systematically troubleshoot and problem-solve electrical and mechanical systems and components.
• Must be able to work any shift including weekends and handle emergency repair work.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance personnel to complete shift tasks.
• Trains and mentors staff to meet safety and workmanship standards.
• Responds to machinery breakdowns and supports daily plant operations.
• Performs machine set-ups and changeovers; sanitation teardowns.
• Reads blueprints and documents repair work and training.
• Troubleshoots PLC, VFD, and servo controllers.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Electrical & Mechanical certification or 2 years equivalent experience in each discipline

Minimum 2 years experience as a lead maintenance mechanic or foreman

Tools

Digital multimeter

Test instrumentation

Machine shop tools

Welding equipment

Blueprints & Schematics

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assigns & directs the work of maintenance personnel to make sure that work is properly completed on assigned shift.
• Trains, mentors, and monitors maintenance personnel to make sure professional workmanship standards are met and safety procedures are being followed.
• Responds to machinery breakdowns, supports daily plant operations, & performs PM’s.
• Performs machinery set-ups, machinery configurations for changeover of different products, & sanitation teardowns.
• Performs new electrical & mechanical installations & modifications.
• Records information on work that has been performed on shift & training that has been provided.
• Reports issues and challenges with both machinery and personnel.
• Acts as role model for safety, job performance, quality of work, and procedural and process compliance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical & electrical problems & make appropriate repairs to get machines on line.
• Follows J&J Snack Food’s Food Safety Plan (FSP), the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Follows all OSHA safety rules and all food safety laws and regulations.
• Enforces all company rules in a fair and consistent manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, Maintenance Foreman 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.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education and training: Electrical & Mechanical certification or 2 years equivalent experience in each discipline.
• Job-related experience: Minimum 2 year’s experience as a lead maintenance mechanic or foreman in a manufacturing environment.
• Managerial experience: N/A
• Technical knowledge and skills:
• Must be able to systematically troubleshoot and problem-solve electrical and mechanical systems and components.
• Requires strong technical aptitude & knowledge of standard mechanical and electrical practices, codes, & standards.
• Ability to learn new equipment and subjects with limited instruction (i.e., read manuals) and apply new knowledge to complete assignments.
• Must be able to walk, sit, & stand for several hours, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lead others, organize and prioritize work, & assign personnel accordingly.
• Must know how to use test instruments such as digital multi-meter, gages, laptop computer, & various electronic devices, and standard hand & power tools.
• Welding, fabrication & machine tool knowledge preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to read blueprints, electrical drawings, and schematics.
• Must be able to understand and troubleshoot PLC, VFD, and Servo controllers.
• Must be able to fabricate from blueprints in wood, stainless, plastic, etc.
• Must have own tools and know how to use machine shop tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and punches.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is highly desirable.
• Prefer certified welder or minimum 2 years On-the-Job training as a welder & knowledge of OSHA standards involving welding, such as hot work permit.
• Must be available to work any shift including weekends.
• Must be able to report to work to handle emergency repair work.
• Must have strong electrical and mechanical skills.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must have own tools and know how to use machines such as vertical mills, lathes, grinders, brakes, and shears.

US Hourly Pay Range

$29 - $38 USD

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