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Industrial Electrician

J&J Snack Foods · Weston, OR

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
50+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at J&J Snack Foods (food & beverage) in Weston, OR. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

They ask for
50+ years
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, PLC, Robotics, Tooling, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live reliability postings in Oregon.

Experience asked
More than usual (50+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 40%
  • ✓ Team leadership 32%
  • Automation 24%
  • ✓ PLC 24%
  • Root cause 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 50+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: J&J Snack Foods in Weston

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Full description from J&J Snack FoodsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential functions

  • ◆Installs power supply, wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
  • ◆Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between programmable controls, machines and equipment.
  • ◆Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as programmable controllers, transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
  • ◆Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and positions sensing devices.
  • ◆Diagnoses, repairs and/or replaces faulty electronic components.
  • ◆Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
  • ◆Operate and adjust machinery as directed to achieve desired line flow.
  • ◆Assume personal responsibility for assigned tasks with respect to the timeliness and quality of work.
  • ◆Perform troubleshooting, repair, removal, installation, disassembly and assembly; variable frequency drives, programmable controller hardware, data highway, recorders, operate interface device, standalone controller, valve positioners, metal detectors, electronic scale, transducer.

Responsibilities

may include training employees; planning, assigning, and participating on the training committee to appraise performance / review relevant course curriculum and resolving problems.

  • ◆Troubleshoots and modifies PLC’s, controls, meters, and sensor hardware.
  • ◆Reads and understands electrical schematics and ladder logic.
  • ◆Adheres to all applicable GMP policies and guidelines.
  • ◆Assists in the identification of design enhancements to improve equipment reliability while working with vendors and engineering to implement these changes.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆Assists in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
  • ◆Reports broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to the shift supervisor, Maintenance Manager, and/or Plant Engineer and takes immediate corrective action as appropriate.
  • ◆Maintains ongoing necessary/required training, certifications, and education.
  • ◆Comply with company rules and policies including GMP’s and PPE, and adherence to SOPs
  • ◆Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls as needed.

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • ✓Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • ✓Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and use independent judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
  • ✓Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • ✓Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

Education and experience

  • ✓Hold a general journeyman electrician license or limited electrician license.
  • ✓Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
  • ✓Knowledge of manufacturing equipment; food processing knowledge preferred.
  • ✓Proficiency with electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting.
  • ✓Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

US Salary Pay Range

$38.77 — $44.83 USD

responsibilities

that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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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”.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician monitors the functions of all plant electrical and control equipment to ensure proper operation and performance of routine and specialized maintenance activities to maximize plant production and uptime.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, the Electrician must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The

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