Electrical and Mechanical Technician
About The Position
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”.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 3 years of EMT experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of food safety practices (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.)
- Proven ability to work with 3-phase systems, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and mechanical assemblies.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with CMMS platforms.
- OSHA safety training or certification
Nice To Haves
- technical/vocational certification or associate degree preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Lean Manufacturing or TPM experience
- Familiarity with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs
Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Install and maintain motors, sensors, drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and automated equipment.
- Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, PLC interfaces, and motor testers.
- Follow GMP, HACCP, and other food safety protocols during all maintenance work.
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities using CMMS (e.g., UpKeep, SAP, or other platforms).
- Assist in equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly and support production needs.
- Support cross-functional teams in maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and plant performance.
- Participate in safety meetings, training, and audits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
