Senior Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

J&J Snack Foods • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

J&J Snack Foods is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician for production maintenance. The role maintains and operates production plant equipment, systems, buildings, and utilities. The technician installs, tests, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots systems and components, and uses the plant’s computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to track asset condition and parts inventory. The position works with the Maintenance Supervisor to complete projects properly and safely and supports equipment used in Pre-Pack, Bulk, Cups, Sanitation, and Batching.

The role requires troubleshooting and operating plant automation systems and related electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment. The technician must be able to read wiring diagrams and electrical drawings, use maintenance tools and testing equipment, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule that may include days, nights, and weekends. Intermittent travel is required, averaging approximately 10% depending on current opportunities. A 60-day training and qualifying period applies.

The stated hourly pay range is $30–$35 USD, with the starting hourly rate stated as $30 or more depending on experience, certifications, and skillset.

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.
• 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.
• Electrical, general maintenance, plumbing, and fabrication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting ability, and current service skills.
• Automation and controls experience.
• Customer relations, interpersonal, team relations, and service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Computer skills in Excel and Word.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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 on projects to ensure they are completed properly and safely.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and operate plant automation systems, including HMIs, 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 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 rotating on-call schedule with other team members as needed, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Travel intermittently to perform the role, averaging approximately 10%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed