Maintenance Mechanic

The role

The Maintenance Mechanic supports the Maintenance Department by performing simple, routine work assignments and assisting in complex situations. This role involves preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.

What you will do

• 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.
• Work within a CMMS to enter and complete assigned workorders.
• Identify service needs for production and facility equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Work independently and as part of a team to support production.
• Assist on assigned projects as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all GMP procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Required qualifications

• 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 temperatures may exceed 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 temperatures may reach -10 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Be able to operate various fixed machine shop machines, such as lathes, surface grinders, shapers, boring mills, and drill presses.
• Be able to operate 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.
• Be able to follow and respond to normal and emergency instructions in the English language.

Nice to have

• High school diploma or GED preferred

About the company

J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include brands such as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots.