AFB International

pet food

MaintenanceTechnicianLead

Aurora, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Maintenance Technician Lead at AFB International. Complete complex maintenance repairs/work orders. Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Safety; Quality; Delivery; Cost

Industry & Context.

pet food
Problems you'll solve

Advanced system troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of maintenance experience in a food-grade manufacturing environment, prior leadership experience overseeing direct reports or equivalent team lead responsibilities, 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

Nice to Have

Computer and microprocessors experience, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

What You'll Do.

Complete complex maintenance repairs/work orders

Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment

Clean and sanitize any work area and equipment

Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule

Set up and installation of high speed mechanical seals

Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting

Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuit issues

Complete and record required daily wastewater tests

Train lower level Maintenance Techs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Provides excellent internal customer service

Full Job Description

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide. ​ ** _Job Description_** Job Tasks * 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 Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost 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 Experience: * Computer and microprocessors experience preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel) * Knowledge of safety codes, electrical circuits, plant food safety requirements, NFPA 70e, isolation and elimination of ene

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