2nd Shift Production Maintenance

J&J Snack Foods; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 54,080 - 62,400; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods in Paducah, KY is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment, systems, and utilities. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating with the maintenance team to keep line performance optimal.

The position requires at least 5 years in maintenance or service, automation experience, ability to lift 55 lbs, and a valid driver’s license. Travel is about 10% and on-call shifts may be 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.
• 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 but not limited to: 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; 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.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Automation controls

Reading wiring diagrams

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Job description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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:

• 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
• 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:

To perform this job successfully, the Production Maintenance Tech must be self-motivated, and be a driven leader. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Electrical, General Maintenance, Plumbing, and Fabrication
• Mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting, and current service skills.
• 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 in excess of 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 average of 10%.

Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist

Job title:

Physical Activities

Check all that apply

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

O

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

O

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.

C

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

C

Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.

C

Communicating with others to exchange information.

C

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

O

Operating machinery and/or power tools.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

N

Environmental Conditions

Check all that apply

Frequency

Low temperatures.

O

High temperatures.

O

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

O

O

Hazardous conditions.

O

N

Small and/or enclosed spaces.

O

O

Physical Demands

Check only one

Frequency

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

C

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

O

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

O

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

O

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.