Maintenance Technician (11PM-7AM)

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Moscow Mills (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is seeking a maintenance technician to support our Daddy Ray facility. Directly responsible for repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting in new machine installations to assure safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of welding, PLCs, and GMPs are required. This on-site role requires 3+ years of consumer product maintenance experience, willingness to work multiple shifts including weekends, and a proactive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a consumer product manufacturer.
• 3+ years of welding, PLC, preventative maintenance and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work multiple shifts, including some weekend work.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Repair equipment and building functions used in daily operations.
• Assist in installation of new machinery and equipment
• Fabrication of parts and equipment
• Identify design enhancements to improve reliability with vendors and engineering
• Report unsafe equipment to supervisor and take corrective action
• Advise management of equipment/building issues
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Guide maintenance technicians in repairs
• Support after-hours maintenance calls
• Work independently on various projects assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Tools

Welding

PLC

Fabrication equipment

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”.

Scope

Direct contact for major projects involving complex mechanical repair, adjustments, and potential equipment problems to maintain the safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations within the Daddy Ray facility. Maintain preventative maintenance of major equipment and report problems to Maintenance Supervisor/Manager or Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair equipment and building functions that are utilized in daily operations.
• Assist in installation of new machinery and equipment
• Fabrication of parts and equipment
• Assist in the identification of design enhancements that can be made to improve equipment reliability while working with vendors and engineering to implement these changes
• Report broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to shift supervisor, maintenance manager, and/or plant engineer and take immediate corrective action if warranted
• Advise Manager of potential equipment and building issues
• Preventative maintenance
• Guide and assist Maintenance Technicians in equipment repairs
• Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls
• Work independently on various projects assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Maintain ongoing training in the following areas:

• OSHA regulated programs
• Food Defense, GMP’s, HAACP, CCP Procedures
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• PPE
• Machine Operation
• Reading and understanding production specifications
• Understanding and recording of data on process documents
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Comply with company work rules, safety rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintain strong interdepartmental communication that facilitates goals
• Responsible for food safety and quality
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures
• Other tasks as assigned

Key Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines on short notices
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Possesses good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion and alignment with Company mission, vision, values, and operating principles

Position Requirements

• 3+ years’ maintenance experience working for consumer product manufacturer
• 3+ years’ experience in welding, plc, preventative maintenance, fabrication, and knowledge of in-house equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Ability to work multiple shifts. Position requires some weekend work.
• Regular and reliable attendance

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.