On-Call Industrial Maintenance Technician

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of our facility and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair equipment issues, and complete repairs to minimize downtime while maintaining a safe environment for employees and visitors.

The role requires reading equipment manuals, adhering to GMP and safety policies, and documenting work in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree 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

• Minimize downtime by inspecting equipment, 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.
• Practices lock out/tag out safety procedures and utilizes PPE and adheres to all food safety and EHS policies and guidelines.
• Documents work accurately and timely in the CMMS to meet all policies and procedures.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and facility to include but not limited to plumbing, structure, ground, and electrical wiring in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
• 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.
• Repairs various types of furniture, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; digs post holes; patches and repairs docks and floors; maintains grounds.
• Completes assigned PMs timely as assigned in the CMMS.
• Read and interprets equipment manuals to determine proper operations, assist with ordering parts, and work with 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 other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Blueprints

PPE usage

Electrical wiring

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification or associate degree

Job description

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of our facility and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair equipment issues, and complete repairs to minimize downtime while maintaining a safe environment for employees and visitors.

The role requires reading equipment manuals, adhering to GMP and safety policies, and documenting work in the CMMS.