2nd Shift Production Maintenance

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is seeking a Production Maintenance professional to maintain and operate production plant equipment, systems, and utilities. You will troubleshoot automation systems, interface with CMMS, and collaborate on projects to ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires at least 5 years in maintenance, experience with automation controls, and the ability to lift heavy loads; a valid driver's license and a background check are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working as a maintenance or service technician.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on or with automation controls equipment.
• Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more on a regular basis; occasional lifting more than 70 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights and attain scissor lift and boom lift qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• There will be a 60-day training/qualifying period.
• Ability to pass a Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, adjust, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot operation systems and components.
• Interface with plant CMMS to track asset material condition and parts inventory.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor on all projects to ensure they are completed properly and safely.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and operate plant automation systems including HMIs, drives, PLCs, sensors.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Automation/Controls

Customer relations

Time management

Excel

Written communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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”.

Responsibilities

Production Maintenance is responsible for maintenance and operation of all production plant equipment, systems, buildings, and utilities.

• Install, test, adjust, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot operation systems and components.
• Interface with plant Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to track asset material condition and parts inventory.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor on all projects to ensure they are completed properly and safely.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and operate plant automation systems Including but not limited to:
  • HMI screens
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Single and three phase motors
  • PLCs
  • Servo motors and drives
  • Analog and digital I/O including 4-20mA and 0-10V control signals
  • Pressure, flow, temperature, level sensors
  • AC and DC control systems
  • Pneumatic control systems
  • Gearboxes, conveyors, and associated control systems
  • Serial and Ethernet based communication protocols
  • Operation of Maintenance equipment (e.g., tools, testing equipment, and meters.)
  • Perform service calls on production equipment (All equipment needed to run Pre-Pack, Bulk, Cups, Sanitation, and Batching)
  • Demonstrate the ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and electrical drawings.
  • Be available for an on-call schedule to include days, nights, and weekends on a rotational basis with other team members if needed.

Competencies

• Electrical, General Maintenance, Plumbing, and Fabrication
• Mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting, and current service skills.
• Automation/Controls experience
• Customer relations, interpersonal relationships, team relations and service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Computer Skills: Excel, Word
• Great oral and written communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Excel, Word
• Great oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working as a maintenance or service technician
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on or with automation controls equipment
• Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting more than 70 lbs
• Must be able to work at heights and attain scissor lift and boom lift qualifications
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record
• There will be a 60-day training/qualifying period
• Ability to pass a Background Check

Travel Requirements

Intermittent travel will be required to perform the role. The amount of travel will depend on the opportunities that are being worked at any particular time. Incumbent should expect to have a travel requirement of an average of 10%.

US Hourly Pay Range

$26 - $30 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.