
Senior Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
J&J Snack Foods · Paducah, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 10%
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at J&J Snack Foods (food & beverage) in Paducah, KY. 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
- PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
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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 1784 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 35 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 53%
- ✓ Team leadership 36%
- Robotics 33%
- Root cause 33%
- ✓ Automation 33%
- Welding 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Install, test, adjust, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot operation systems and components.
- ◆Interface with plant Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to track asset material condition and parts inventory.
- ◆Work with the Maintenance Supervisor on all projects to ensure they are completed properly and safely.
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair, and operate plant automation systems Including but not limited to:
- ◆HMI screens
- ◆Variable Frequency Drives
- ◆Single and three phase motors
- ◆PLCs
- ◆Servo motors and drives
- ◆Analog and digital I/O including 4-20mA and 0-10V control signals
- ◆Pressure, flow, temperature, level sensors
- ◆AC and DC control systems
- ◆Pneumatic control systems
- ◆Gearboxes, conveyors, and associated control systems
- ◆Serial and Ethernet based communication protocols
- ◆Operation of Maintenance equipment (e.g., tools, testing equipment, and meters.)
- ◆Perform service calls on production equipment (All equipment needed to run Pre-Pack, Bulk, Cups, Sanitation, and Batching)
- ◆Demonstrate the ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and electrical drawings.
- ◆Be available for an on-call schedule to include days, nights, and weekends on a rotational basis with other team members if needed.
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- ✓Electrical, General Maintenance, Plumbing, and Fabrication
- ✓Mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting, and current service skills.
- ✓Automation/Controls experience
- ✓Customer relations, interpersonal relationships, team relations and service.
- ✓Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- ✓Computer Skills: Excel, Word
- ✓Great oral and written communication skills.
- ✓Computer Skills: Excel, Word
- ✓Great oral and written communication skills.
Requirements
- ✓Minimum of 5 years working as a maintenance or service technician
- ✓Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on or with automation controls equipment
- ✓Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- ✓Ability to lift 55 lbs or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting more than 70 lbs
- ✓Must be able to work at heights and attain scissor lift and boom lift
qualifications
- ✓Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record
- ✓There will be a 60-day training/qualifying period
- ✓Ability to pass a Background Check
Requirements
Intermittent travel will be required to perform the role. The amount of travel will depend on the opportunities that are being worked at any particular time. Incumbent should expect to have a travel requirement of an average of 10%.
US Hourly Pay Range
$26 — $30 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”.
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Competencies
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