Electromechanical Technician (3PM-11PM)

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”. Scope: The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production and other plant machinery including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Duties & Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and modify PLC’s, controls, meters, and sensor hardware Read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic Assist in the identification of design enhancements that can be made to improve equipment reliability while working with vendors and engineering to implement these changes Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in machines, using soldering equipment and hand tools. Assist in installation of new machinery and equipment Report broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to shift supervisor, maintenance manager, and/or plant engineer and take immediate corrective action if warranted Guide and assist maintenance mechanics with equipment repairs Maintain ongoing necessary/required training, certifications and education Comply with company rules and policies including GMP’s and PPE, and adherence to SOPs Institute the direction and goals of the Maintenance Manager to maintain the safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures Responsible for food safety and quality Qualifications & Requirements: Two year technical degree or equivalent certification Minimum eight years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic Minimum three years’ experience in Welding, PLC, Preventative Maintenance, and Fabrication Experience wiring 480V and 208V motors; and programming settings on the VFD’s for these motors <span data-ccp-props="