Setup Technician – Manufacturing-3rd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
Description
JTM Foods, LLC | Erie, PA| 3rd shift| $18/hr+
Full-Time | Maintenance Department
Are You Mechanically Inclined and Enjoy Working with Your Hands?
Do you enjoy taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together? Are you someone who takes pride in keeping equipment running smoothly and making sure everything is ready for production?
If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and enjoy hands-on work, we want to talk to you!
At JTM Foods, home of JJ's Pies, we're growing, and we're looking for a dependable, motivated Setup Technician to join our Maintenance Team!
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with industrial equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and helping keep a fast-paced food manufacturing facility running efficiently.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Setup Technician, you'll play an important role in making sure our production and packaging equipment is clean, properly assembled, maintained, and ready to go!
- Set up, prepare, disassemble, and reassemble production and packaging equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and equipment inspections.
- Inspect and replace worn or damaged parts such as belts, rollers, wheels, guards, and other equipment components.
- Assist with minor mechanical repairs and equipment adjustments.
- Prepare equipment for sanitation and ensure it is properly reassembled and ready for production.
- Work with machinery such as conveyors, mixers, pumps, packaging equipment, and automated production systems.
- Help identify equipment issues before they turn into costly downtime.
- Keep maintenance tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Work closely with our Maintenance, Production, Sanitation, and Quality teams to keep operations running smoothly.
- Complete required maintenance and equipment setup documentation.
- Follow all company safety, food quality, and equipment procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
- Experience using basic hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to take apart, inspect, clean, and reassemble mechanical equipment.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Dependability, accountability, and a positive attitude.
- Previous industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Food manufacturing experience is a plus!
You don't need to know everything on day one! We're looking for someone with mechanical ability, a strong work ethic, and the willingness to learn and grow with our team.
Requirements
What Makes This a Great Opportunity?
At JTM Foods, we believe our employees are the reason for our success. We're proud of our team-oriented culture and the opportunities we provide for employees to develop their skills and grow their careers.
As a Setup Technician, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience working with manufacturing equipment while becoming an important part of keeping our production lines operating successfully.
What We Offer
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new full-time hires!
- Competitive wages
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- A team-oriented work environment
- The opportunity to be part of a growing company!
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This position involves working in an active food manufacturing environment and requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and handling tools and equipment. Employees may work around industrial machinery, noise, wet conditions, and varying temperatures. All work must be performed in accordance with company safety and food quality standards.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with your hands, takes pride in doing things right, and wants to build a career in manufacturing, we want to hear from you!
Come join the JTM Foods family and help us continue making some of the best pies in the USA!
Apply Today!
JTM Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.