Maintenance Mechanic
J&J Snack Foods · Bellmawr, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at J&J Snack Foods (food & beverage) in Bellmawr, NJ. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
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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 19 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- PLC 40%
- Robotics 25%
- Automation 25%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 20%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: J&J Snack Foods in Bellmawr
2 other open roles at this site · 6 people we found in reliability roles at J&J Snack Foods.
- Reliability & Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Maintenance Mechanic 4 · Reliability · Technician
Full description from J&J Snack FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position summary
To support the Maintenance Department by performing simple, routine work assignments and offer assistance in complex situations .
Essential functions
- ◆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.
- ◆Individual shall be proficient working within a CMMS. Entering workorders and completing workorder assigned to them.
- ◆Identify service needs for production and facility equipment.
- ◆Maintain clean and safe work area.
- ◆Work independently, as well as part of a team, to complete necessary work in order to support production.
- ◆Assist on assigned projects as needed.
- ◆Follow all safety rules and regulations.
- ◆Perform other duties as directed.
- ◆Follow all GMP procedures.
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
- ✓High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- ✓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 seasonal and heat emitting equipment would make the temperature in excess of 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 the temperature may reach -10 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit: being provided with the proper protective clothing.
- ✓Be able to operate various fixed machine shop machines, such as lathes, surface grinders, shapers, boring mills, and drill presses. Also 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 as required.
- ✓Be able to follow and respond to normal and emergency instructions in the English language.
- ✓Any other duties assigned by the Manager.
US Hourly Pay Range
$35 — $35 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”.
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, Maintenance Mechanic m ust be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The