Senior Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

J&J Snack Foods•Paducah, KY
•$30 - $35

About The Position

J&J Snack Foods is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician for production maintenance. Production Maintenance is responsible for maintaining and operating production plant equipment, systems, buildings, and utilities. The role installs, tests, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots operating systems and components; uses the plant’s Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to track asset condition and parts inventory; and works with the Maintenance Supervisor to complete projects properly and safely. The technician troubleshoots, repairs, and operates plant automation systems and performs service calls on equipment used for Pre-Pack, Bulk, Cups, Sanitation, and Batching. The position requires working with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control systems, and reading wiring diagrams and electrical drawings. Intermittent travel averages approximately 10%. A 60-day training and qualifying period applies. The role includes a rotational on-call schedule that may involve days, nights, and weekends when needed.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience working as a maintenance or service technician.
  • At least 2 years of experience working on or with automation controls equipment.
  • Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
  • Knowledge or skills in electrical work, general maintenance, plumbing, fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and service work.
  • Automation and controls experience.
  • Customer relations, interpersonal, team relations, and service skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Computer skills, including Excel and Word.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to lift 55 pounds or more regularly and occasionally lift more than 70 pounds.
  • Ability to work at heights and attain scissor lift and boom lift qualifications.
  • Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Complete a 60-day training and qualifying period.

Responsibilities

  • Install, test, adjust, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot operating systems and components.
  • Use the plant CMMS to track asset material condition and parts inventory.
  • Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure projects are completed properly and safely.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and operate plant automation systems, including HMI screens, variable frequency drives, motors, PLCs, servo motors and drives, analog and digital I/O, sensors, AC and DC control systems, pneumatic controls, gearboxes, conveyors, and serial- and Ethernet-based communication protocols.
  • Operate maintenance equipment, including tools, testing equipment, and meters.
  • Perform service calls on production equipment used for Pre-Pack, Bulk, Cups, Sanitation, and Batching.
  • Read and understand wiring diagrams and electrical drawings.
  • Participate in a rotational on-call schedule, including days, nights, and weekends when needed.
  • Travel intermittently to perform the role, averaging approximately 10%.
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