J And J Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 4 days ago
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".
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician with a strong background in general manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance. This position is available in our Atlanta, GA Plant. Previous work at an industry in the bakery/food and/or manufacturing is welcome.
Summary:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of our facility and equipment. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs to minimize downtime and maximize productivity while maintaining a safe and functional environment for our employees and visitors.
Essential Functions:
Limits downtime of equipment by performing inspections, documenting issues, creating parts lists and work-orders, and performing tasks to eliminate ongoing and repetitive issues.
Diagnoses and repairs machine breakdowns in a timely fashion and with professionalism.
Adheres to all applicable GMP policies and guidelines.
Practices lock out/tag out safety procedures and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adheres to all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and guidelines.
Documents work accurately and timely in the CMMS, as required, to meet all policies and procedures.
Repairs and maintains machinery and facility to include but not limited to plumbing, physical structure, ground, and electrical wiring in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes, using the necessary tools.
Performs routine maintenance on machines; replaces or repairs machine belts; removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste materials from machines; paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
Installs electrical equipment and repairs or replaces wiring, fixtures, and bulbs.
Repairs various types of furniture, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; digs post holes; patches and repairs docks and floors; maintains grounds.
Completes assigned Preventative Maintenance (PMs) timely as assigned in the CMMS.
Read and interprets equipment manuals to determine proper operations, assist with ordering parts, and work with equipment Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) directly for support when necessary.
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours and weekend calls, to address critical issues and prevent disruptions to business operations.
Other tasks as assigned by the maintenance supervisor
Key Competencies: To perform this job successfully, the Maintenance Technician must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building maintenance and repair, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, and painting.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs
Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and use independent judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change
Basic knowledge of electricity, including 24v ac/dc, 120v, 240v and 480v systems.
Mechanical knowledge of basic machinery parts (bearings, cams, cam followers, rods, rod ends, drives, etc.)
Able to pass basic courses in Arc flash, LOTO, Forklift certification, electrical safety, confined space
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Highly motivated, results oriented, driven
Position Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.
3 to 5 years' experience in a mechanical/electrical role at a manufacturing facility preferred.
Previous experience with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems such as: hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and other drive train components
Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Previous experience/broad understanding of food quality systems and enforcement of quality/GMP rules and policies
Basic computer skills: able to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access)
Regular and reliable attendance
Must be able to work weekends as needed
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand for several hours
Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to frequently bend, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl, and climb
Working Conditions:
Temperatures within the facility may be hot in summer months and cold in winter months.
Occasional exposure to hot and extreme cold temperatures. Freezer temperature is normally below freezing.
Environment is damp and becomes very slippery. Dust from product (Flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and other baking products).
Continuous exposure to loud noise (earplugs provided)
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
EEO Statement:
J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and
unemployment status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour
Experience level:
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
J And J