Maintenance Mechanic Food Manufacturing

J&J Snack Foods•Bridgeport, NJ

1d•$25 - $33

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”. POSITION SUMMARY: To support the Maintenance Department by performing simple, routine work assignments and offer assistance in complex situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Must be able to read maintenance manuals and write instructions in English.
Must be able to do basic mathematics.
Understand and work with both English and Metric System.
Be able to work in a bake shop environment where seasonal and heat emitting equipment would make the temperature in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Be able to carry, erect, and climb various OSHA approved ladders from a 6’A-ladder to a 30’ extension ladder.
Be able to construct, repair and maintain equipment in various production spiralators and storage freezers, where the temperature may reach -10 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit: being provided with the proper protective clothing.
Be able to operate various fixed machine shop machines, such as lathes, surface grinders, shapers, boring mills, and drill presses. Also portable electrical hand tools, such as drills, grinders, shears and polishers.
Be able to climb over, under, and between various running or idle machinery to make repairs, alterations, or adjustments as required.
Be able to follow and respond to normal and emergency instructions in the English language.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and simple daily preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
Complete basic diagnosis and repair for simple non-routine equipment modifications and repairs.
Individual shall be proficient working within a CMMS. Entering workorders and completing workorder assigned to them.
Identify service needs for production and facility equipment.
Maintain clean and safe work area.
Work independently, as well as part of a team, to complete necessary work in order to support production.
Assist on assigned projects as needed.
Follow all safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as directed.
Follow all GMP procedures.