Maintenance Mechanic

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

1d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform general maintenance of equipment in a fermentation manufacturing environment.

High School diploma or GED required
Excellent oral, written, and computer communication skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings
Strong mechanical aptitude and background
Design/drawing/manual experience for troubleshooting
Multi-trade skills like welding, pipefitting, pump repairs, compressor work, boilers, etc.
Must be self-motivated, strive for success, work in and with the maintenance/production teams, stay on task with limited supervision
Ability to remain flexible in work scheduling knowing that occasionally break times and/or start and stop times may need adjusted in order to finish up a project safely and completely
Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 4+ hours a day
Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling
Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less, occasional need to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment, vehicles and tools
Ability to operate forklift, telehandler, and man lifts proficiently
Ability to wear a resipirator according to the Company respiratory program

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Assist with audits as required Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and policies
Changing drive belts, pump mechanical seals, oils, filters, greases, bearings, rotors
Rebuilding pumps, frames, structures, doors
Repairs of conveyor belts, pipe leaks, fork trucks, manlifts
Some minor welding of frames, stands, handrail, etc.
Report daily tasks/accomplishments back to the Maintenance Supervisor/leadership
Learns equipment details such that general maintenance work can be completed efficiently and successfully
Will conduct minor troubleshooting, individual equipment coordination for stop/starts with production
Assists in the preparation of Work Instructions/Standard Operating Procedures
Occasionally will be working with contractors and will provide guidance for the current task
Be available for contact during off hours (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) for communications of troubleshooting, adjustments, and occasional reporting to work for corrections
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized