Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

J & J Snack Foods Corp

Rock Island, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Building Codes, Business Operations, Carpentry, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Emergency Response, Environmental Health, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, Food Safety, Furniture, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Groundskeeping, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Multitasking, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), OSHA, Operations Management, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Property Maintenance, Regulations, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Software Patches, Time Management, Welding
LOCATION
Rock Island, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a related field 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.

About the Company

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J & J Snack Foods Corp

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing nutritional and affordable branded niche snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Our portfolio of products include soft pretzels, frozen beverages, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, burritos, churros, fruit pies, funnel cakes, cookies and bakery goods under 25 assorted brand names. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS and other soft pretzels, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE newly-acquired Dippin' Dots, and ARCTIC BLAST frozen beverages, LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen juice bars and ices, WHOLE FRUIT fruit bars, sorbet and organic juice tubes, , MARY B’S biscuits and dumplings, DADDY RAY’S fig and fruit bars, TIO PEPE’S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes, and several cookie brands within COUNTRY HOME BAKERS. For more information, please visit us at www.jjsnack.com. *MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.jjsnack.com