Electro-Mechanical Technician: PLCs, Welding & Maintenance

J&J Snack Foods; Moscow Mills (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot and maintain production machinery across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. You will read schematics, modify PLCs, and work with engineering to implement reliability improvements.

The role requires a technical degree and extensive hands-on experience with welding, PLCs, and preventative maintenance, with multi-shift availability and strict adherence to GMPs and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain production and plant machinery across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic; modify PLCs and controls as needed.
• Identify design enhancements with vendors and engineering to improve equipment reliability.
• Install electrical parts and hardware; assist in installation of new machinery.
• Report unsafe equipment and take corrective action; guide maintenance staff.
• Maintain training, certifications, and adherence to GMPs, PPE, and SOPs.
• Support Safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Schematic reading

Education

Two year technical degree

Tools

Soldering

Electrical wiring

PLC programming software

Job description

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot and maintain production machinery across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. You will read schematics, modify PLCs, and work with engineering to implement reliability improvements.

The role requires a technical degree and extensive hands-on experience with welding, PLCs, and preventative maintenance, with multi-shift availability and strict adherence to GMPs and safety policies.