Maintenance Mechanic (1st Shift)

Jjsnackfoods; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. in Carrollton, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure efficient operation of our facility and equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and complete repairs to minimize downtime while maintaining a safe work environment. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, documenting issues, ordering parts, reading manuals, performing PMs in CMMS, and coordinating with OEMs as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lock out/tag out safety procedures and PPE; adheres to all food safety and 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 including plumbing, structural, electrical wiring per blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
• Performs routine maintenance on machines; replaces or repairs belts; cleans and paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• Installs electrical equipment and repairs or replaces wiring, fixtures, and bulbs.
• Repairs furniture, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; maintains grounds.
• Completes preventative maintenance (PMs) timely as assigned in the CMMS.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals; assists with ordering parts; collaborates with OEMs for support.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours and weekend calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred

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”.

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:

• Limitsdowntime of equipment by performing inspections, documenting issues, creating parts lists and work-orders, and performing tasks toeliminateongoing and repetitive issues.

• Diagnosesand repairsmachine breakdowns ina timelyfashion and with professionalism.

• Adheres to all applicable GMP policies and guidelines.

• Practiceslock out/tag out safety procedures andutilizesPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)andadheresto all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and guidelines.

• Documentswork accuratelyandtimelyin the CMMS, as required, to meet all policies and procedures.

• Repairs andmaintainsmachineryandfacilityto include but not limited toplumbing, physical structure,ground,and electrical wiringin accordance withblueprints, manuals, and buildingcodes, usingthe 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.

• Repairsvarious typesof furniture, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; digs post holes; patches and repairs docks and floors;maintainsgrounds.

• CompletesassignedPreventative Maintenance (PMs)timelyas assigned in the CMMS.

• Read andinterpretsequipment manuals todetermineproper operations,assistwithorderingparts, and work with equipmentOriginalEquipment 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 otherduties asassigned byManager.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in buildingmaintenanceand 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 takingappropriate 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 yearsin manufacturing maintenance or1 to 3 yearsin relevant technical services.

• Experience with troubleshooting and repairingmechanical systemssuch as: hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and other drive train components.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist

Physical Activities

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps,poles,and the like. (O)
• Moving selfindifferent positionstoaccomplishtasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. (C)
• Remainingin a stationary position, often standing,or sitting for prolonged periods. (C)
• Moving aboutto accomplishtasks or moving from one worksite to another. (C)
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. (O)
• Communicating with others to exchange information. (O)
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists,handsand/or fingers. (O)
• Operating machinery and/or power tools. (C)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. (C)

Environmental Conditions

• Low temperatures. (O)
• High temperatures. (O)
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (O)
• Noisy environments. (C)
• Hazardous conditions. (O)
• Poor ventilation. (N)
• Small and/or enclosed spaces. (O)

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. (O)
• 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. (N)

US Hourly Pay Range $24 — $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.