AFB Maintenance Technician Lead
About The Position
This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. At AFB, Our People Matter—it’s the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package. The primary purpose of this job is to function as an assistant to the Maintenance Supervisor while still conducting repair duties associated with the Maintenance Mechanic position.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a plant Maintenance Tech.
- Logix and Wonder Ware experience required.
- Knowledge of safety practices and ability to follow designated safety procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, scientists, researchers, supervisors, customers and vendors as required.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical materials.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers and co-workers.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
- Identifies unsafe work conditions in the work area.
- Reports safety hazards to supervisor or safety coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Trouble shoot and repair all equipment at the plant as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures as needed.
- Operate a fork lift.
- Operate scissor lift.
- Trouble shoot, repair and/or replace pumps and piping systems.
- Trouble shoot and repair and/or modify electrical wiring and controls circuits.
- Trouble shoot, repair and/or replace electrical motors, gearboxes, drive systems, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
- Provide technical assistance to Maintenance Technicians and plant as required.
- Identify training opportunities and recommend training department wide.
- Plan and coordinate Maintenance Training.
- Acts as Maintenance lead to of Maintenance Technicians
- Represent the Maintenance Department in plant wide shift change and participate in Lead training.
- Coordinate maintenance functions in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- “Pay for performance” annual merit increases.
- 401(k) with company matching—build your financial future with a total company match of up to 4.5%.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family’s well-being.
- Annual wellness credit of $600 -$1200 paid directly to employees for completing wellness activities throughout the year.
- Paid time off including vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus accrued sick time.
- Company Paid Parental Leave for new parents. Birth parents receive 12 weeks paid leave and non-birth parents receive 6 weeks paid leave.
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
