Electromechanical Technician (3PM-11PM)

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: 

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production and other plant machinery including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. 
 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC’s, controls, meters, and sensor hardware   

• Read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic   

• 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 

• Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in machines, using soldering equipment and hand tools. 

• Assist in installation of new machinery and equipment 

• Report broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to shift supervisor, maintenance manager, and/or plant engineer and take immediate corrective action if warranted 

• Guide and assist maintenance mechanics with equipment repairs  

• Maintain ongoing necessary/required training, certifications and education   

• Comply with company rules and policies including GMP’s and PPE, and adherence to SOPs 

• Institute the direction and goals of the Maintenance Manager to maintain the safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations 

• Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls 

• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner 

• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures 

• Responsible for food safety and quality 

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Two year technical degree or equivalent certification    

• Minimum eight years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic   

• Minimum three years’ experience in Welding, PLC, Preventative Maintenance, and Fabrication 

• Experience wiring 480V and 208V motors; and programming settings on the VFD’s for these motors 

• Knowledge of in-house equipment and machinery     

• Proficiency with electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting with a strong understanding of AC and DC voltages and mechanical power transmission systems 

• Proficiency in reading blue prints and electrical schematics 

• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines on short notice 

• Effective written/oral communication skills and inter-personal skills 

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills   

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude 

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations 

• Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as required (including some weekends) 

• 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.