Senior Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift, Automation & Equipment

J&J Snack Foods; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods in Paducah, KY is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to maintain and repair production plant equipment and systems. You will work with CMMS to track assets and parts and support safety and continuous operation.

The role requires hands-on electrical, mechanical, and automation skills, including troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and sensors. On-call rotation and lifting requirements are part of the job, with wage starting at $30+/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working as a maintenance or service technician.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on or with automation controls equipment.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more on a regular basis and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, adjust, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot production equipment and systems.
• Interface with CMMS to track asset condition and parts inventory.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisor on projects to ensure safe, proper completion.
• Read wiring diagrams and electrical drawings; operate and service plant automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs).

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Automation controls

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

On-call availability

Job description

J&J Snack Foods in Paducah, KY is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to maintain and repair production plant equipment and systems. You will work with CMMS to track assets and parts and support safety and continuous operation.

The role requires hands-on electrical, mechanical, and automation skills, including troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and sensors. On-call rotation and lifting requirements are part of the job, with wage starting at $30+/hour.