Maintenance Mechanic
J&J Snack Foods · Hatfield Twp, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at J&J Snack Foods (food & beverage) in Hatfield Twp, PA. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- They ask for
- 50+ years
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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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 73 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 58%
- Welding 34%
- PLC 32%
- Tooling 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Position summary
- ◆Follow proper procedures and master maintenance schedule to keep equipment running and in top condition. Work safely and in an organized manner. Help with production, supervision and product quality when necessary.
- ◆1st Shift Position
Essential functions
- ◆Follow procedures as set forth in the appropriate SOP, master maintenance schedule, downtime form and work order form.
- ◆Monitor product quality with respect to equipment operation.
- ◆Make sure all inspections are performed on time such as ladders, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, etc.
- ◆Maintain equipment per the master maintenance schedule.
- ◆Perform monthly glass and plastic audit.
- ◆Help with supervision of production personnel when necessary.
- ◆Keep work ear clean and organized.
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- ✓Excellent organization and time management skills.
- ✓Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
- ✓Excellent in all forms of communication.
- ✓Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
- ✓Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.
Education and experience
- ✓Mechanical & Electrical Experience- Required
- ✓Knowledge of VFDs, motors, electrical- Required
- ✓On Job Training
- ✓Food Manufacturing Maintenance Experience- Preferred
Requirements
- ✓Employee will occasionally run errands for maintenance equipment.
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”.
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, the Maintenance Mechanic must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The