Electromechanical Technician (11PM-7AM)

J&J Snack Foods · Moscow Mills, MO

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked: 50+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at J&J Snack Foods (food & beverage) in Moscow Mills, MO. 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 (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding, EHS / safety
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage
Openings: 2 with this title at this site

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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.

Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 50 other live reliability postings in Missouri.

Experience asked: More than usual (50+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 65%
✓ PLC 57%
✓ Welding 35%
✓ EHS / safety 25%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, 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

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at J&J Snack Foods
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: J&J Snack Foods in Moscow Mills

1 other open role at this site.

Maintenance Technician (11PM-7AM) · Reliability · Technician

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

Responsibilities

◆Troubleshoot and modify PLC’s, controls, meters, and sensor hardware
◆Read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic
◆Assist in the identification of design enhancements that can be made to improve equipment reliability while working with vendors and engineering to implement these changes
◆Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in machines, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
◆Assist in installation of new machinery and equipment
◆Report broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to shift supervisor, maintenance manager, and/or plant engineer and take immediate corrective action if warranted
◆Guide and assist maintenance mechanics with equipment repairs
◆Maintain ongoing necessary/required training, certifications and education
◆Comply with company rules and policies including GMP’s and PPE, and adherence to SOPs
◆Institute the direction and goals of the Maintenance Manager to maintain the safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations
◆Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls
◆Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
◆Adhere to all environmental, health and safety

requirements

and procedures

✓Responsible for food safety and quality

Qualifications

Requirements

✓Two year technical degree or equivalent certification
✓Minimum eight years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic
✓Minimum three years’ experience in Welding, PLC, Preventative Maintenance, and Fabrication
✓Experience wiring 480V and 208V motors; and programming settings on the VFD’s for these motors
✓Knowledge of in-house equipment and machinery
✓Proficiency with electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting with a strong understanding of AC and DC voltages and mechanical power transmission systems
✓Proficiency in reading blue prints and electrical schematics
✓Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines on short notice
✓Effective written/oral communication skills and inter-personal skills
✓Critical thinking and problem solving skills
✓Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
✓Knowledge of OSHA regulations
✓Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as required (including some weekends)
✓Regular and reliable attendance

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.

Show full description ↓

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”.

Scope

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production and other plant machinery including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.