Mia Products, a division of J&J Snack Foods, and a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, is dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions and perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection and the heart of connection is inclusion. We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at J&J Snack Foods to bring their authentic selves to work every day. “You belong 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 Moosic, PA Plant.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, 401(k) w/company match, discounted stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, voluntary life, AD&D, and flex spending. We offer a stable, positive work environment that is a great place to work.

Previous work at an industry in the bakery/food and/or manufacturing is welcome.

Scope:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all equipment in production by servicing, adjusting, and maintaining. Responsibilities also include keeping documented PM schedules, changing machines over for daily production, adjusting machines to run efficiently, and rebuilding equipment on a yearly schedule. They will work closely with the production team to increase productivity and profitability within the manufacturing operation. This person is preferred to have a minimum of one year experience in manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely clear all product jams
• Demonstrate correct procedure of assigned machine adjustments
• Check for correct machine functions before placing machine in service
• Check product for major deficiencies (i.e., seals, print quality and overall complying to company standards)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and notify Lead or Supervisor of any deficiencies
• Understand and prevent potential safety hazards in work area
• Provide support for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility
• Work closely with quality personnel to review product for food safety and quality while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement
• Work closely with all members of the manufacturing team to ensure awareness of safety policies to provide a safe workplace for all employees
• Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiatives
• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity
• Other tasks as assigned by the maintenance supervisor

Key Competencies:

• Ability to fill out work order sheets, identify correct parts and clearly communicate using verbal and written skills
• 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 demonstrate and practice proper Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Correctly identify adjustment procedures
• Ability to complete and document PM’s
• Able to pass basic courses in Arc flash, LOTO, Forklift certification, electrical safety, confined space
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated, results oriented, driven

Position Requirements:

• Experience in a mechanical/electrical role at a manufacturing facility preferred.
• 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
• Understanding of budgeting/expense management and other financial practices preferred
• 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 occasionally bend, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl, and climb

Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to hot and extreme cold temperatures
• Continuous exposure to loud noise (earplugs provided)

J&J Snack Foods is an EEO Employer- qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected veteran or disability status, race/color, religion, gender, notional origin, age, or any other legally protected status.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person