Maintenance Mechanic Food Manufacturing

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Bridgeport, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the production and facility teams. The role involves routine preventative maintenance, basic diagnosis, and entering work orders in the CMMS, while ensuring a clean, safe work area and adherence to GMP procedures.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced bakery environment, with ability to handle high temperatures and ladder

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must read maintenance manuals and write instructions in English.
• Basic mathematics understanding.
• Able to work in hot bake shop environments with extended ladders.
• Follow GMP procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine daily preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair simple non-routine equipment modifications.
• Enter work orders and complete tasks in the CMMS.
• Identify service needs for equipment and maintain a clean, safe area.
• Work independently or as part of a team to support production.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

Maintenance knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machine shop tools

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

To support the Maintenance Department by performing simple, routine work assignments and offer assistance in complex situations.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine and simple daily preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Complete basic diagnosis and repair for simple non-routine equipment modifications and repairs.
• Individual shall be proficient working within a CMMS. Entering workorders and completing workorder assigned to them.
• Identify service needs for production and facility equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Work independently, as well as part of a team, to complete necessary work in order to support production.
• Assist on assigned projects as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Follow all GMP procedures.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, Maintenance Mechanic 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

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read maintenance manuals and write instructions in English.
• Must be able to do basic mathematics.
• Understand and work with both English and Metric System.
• Be able to work in a bake shop environment where seasonal and heat emitting equipment would make the temperature in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Be able to carry, erect, and climb various OSHA approved ladders from a 6’A-ladder to a 30’ extension ladder.
• Be able to construct, repair and maintain equipment in various production spiralators and storage freezers, where the temperature may reach -10 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit: being provided with the proper protective clothing.
• Be able to operate various fixed machine shop machines, such as lathes, surface grinders, shapers, boring mills, and drill presses. Also portable electrical hand tools, such as drills, grinders, shears and polishers.
• Be able to climb over, under, and between various running or idle machinery to make repairs, alterations, or adjustments as required.
• Be able to follow and respond to normal and emergency instructions in the English language.
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

US Hourly Pay Range

$25 - $32.50 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.