About the role
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”.
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of our facility and equipment. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs to minimize downtime and maximize productivity while maintaining a safe and functional environment for our employees and visitors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Limits downtime of equipment by performing inspections, 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adheres to all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and guidelines.
- Documents work accurately and timely in the CMMS, as required, to meet all policies and procedures.
- Repairs and maintains machinery and facility to include but not limited to plumbing, physical structure, ground, and electrical wiring in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes, using the necessary tools.
- 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 Preventative Maintenance (PMs) timely as assigned in the CMMS.
- Read and interprets equipment manuals to determine proper operations, assist with ordering parts, and work with equipment Original Equipment Manufacturers (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.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform this job successfully, the Maintenance Technician must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building maintenance and repair, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, and painting.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and use independent judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
02 Aplyr's read
J&J Snack Foods is a major player in the snack and frozen dessert industry, attracting employees across production, sales, and safety roles.
What's promising
- •Strong market presence in the snack and dessert industry.
- •Diverse job opportunities across various shifts and departments.
- •Focus on food safety and quality assurance.
What to watch
- •Manufacturing roles may involve demanding shift work.
- •Limited public information about career advancement opportunities.
- •Potential exposure to industrial workplace hazards.
Why J&J Snack Foods
- •Specializes in both snack foods and frozen desserts.
- •Offers roles that cater to different skill sets, from operations to management.
- •Emphasis on environmental health and safety in operations.
Aplyr’s read is generated by AI from public sources. Was it useful?
03 About J&J Snack Foods
JJ Snack Foods is a leading manufacturer and distributor of snack foods and frozen desserts.
04 Similar roles
Chiller Service Technician
Johnson Controls
Global IT Service Desk Technician
SS&C
IT Service Desk Technician
Everfox
Field Service Technician - Winnipeg/Technicien de service sur le terrain - Winnipeg
Procter & Gamble
Service Technician III
Illinois Tool Works
Residential Installation & Service Technician
Comcast