AFB Maintenance Technician
About The Position
AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great! At AFB, Our People Matter—it’s the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package. Here’s why you will love working for AFB International: 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—your safety and comfort are our Tools and equipment provided
Requirements
- Lock out/tag out
- Fall protection
- Emergency evacuations
- Inspect, wear and maintain appropriate PPE
- Ladder safety
- Spill containment and clean-up
- Confined space entry
- NFPA 70e
- Arc Flash
- Food Defense
- GMP’s
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in food grade manufacturing preferred
- Computer and microprocessors experience preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of safety codes, electrical circuits, plant food safety requirements, NFPA 70e, isolation and elimination of energy sources
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs
- Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to safety, quality, and reliability
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Responsibilities
- Complete complex maintenance repairs/work orders
- Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment
- Advanced system troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical
- Clean and sanitize any work area and equipment where work is performed, including critical control points
- Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document
- Provides excellent internal customer service
- Set up and installation of high speed mechanical seals
- Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting including: safety, functionality, and controls
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuit issues, electro-pneumatic systems, control systems, motor control circuits, electrical and P&ID drawings
- Complete and record required daily wastewater tests
- Train lower level Maintenance Techs
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
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Annual wellness credit
- Paid time off including vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus accrued sick time
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided
- Tools and equipment provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
