Production Maintenance Technician: Automation & Equipment Expert

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Paducah, KY is seeking a Production Maintenance technician to maintain and operate production plant equipment, systems, and utilities. The role requires hands-on electrical, mechanical, and automation skills and includes rotating on-call shifts, travel flexibility, and a one-on-one training period.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex automation systems, interfacing with CMMS, and supporting safe project execution with the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working as a maintenance or service technician.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on or with automation controls equipment.
• Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting more than 70 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights and attain scissor lift and boom lift qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• There will be a 60-day training/qualifying period.
• Ability to pass a Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, adjust, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot operation systems and components.
• Interface with plant CMMS to track asset material condition and parts inventory.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor on projects to ensure proper and safe completion.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and operate plant automation systems (HMI, VFDs, motors, PLCs, servo drives, I/O, sensors, control signals, hydraulics/pneumatics).
• Operate maintenance equipment and read wiring diagrams/electrical drawings.
• Be available for an on-call schedule including days, nights, and weekends on rotation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

General maintenance

Plumbing

Fabrication

Mechanical aptitude

Automation/controls

Customer relations

Time management

Excel

Word

Oral and written communication

Job description

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Paducah, KY is seeking a Production Maintenance technician to maintain and operate production plant equipment, systems, and utilities. The role requires hands-on electrical, mechanical, and automation skills and includes rotating on-call shifts, travel flexibility, and a one-on-one training period.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex automation systems, interfacing with CMMS, and supporting safe project execution with the Maintenance Supervisor.