Maintenance Technician (11PM-7AM)

J&J Snack Foods; Moscow Mills (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair critical processing equipment at the Daddy Ray facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, assist in installing new machinery, and collaborate with engineering to improve reliability.

You’ll work across shifts, support after-hours calls, and mentor junior technicians while upholding food safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a consumer product manufacturer.
• Experience with welding, PLC, preventive maintenance, fabrication.
• 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 equipment reliability with vendors and engineering.
• Report unsafe or broken equipment and take immediate corrective action.
• Advise Manager on potential equipment and building issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Guide Maintenance Technicians in repairs.
• Assist supervisors with after-hours maintenance calls.
• Work independently on projects assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Electrical/ PLC knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

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.